Accounting Manager – Japanese Bilingual

Cinter Career•New York, NY

7d•$70,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Accounting Manager at a Japanese IT Company located in New York. The position is a full-time, exempt role with a hybrid working style. The salary range is $70,000 - $100,000, and the company offers full benefits. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. The role involves managing monthly closing activities, preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and recommending process improvements. The company is looking for someone who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
Solid understanding of general bookkeeping principles and accounting practices.
Ability to prepare financial reports and maintain accurate accounting records.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Japanese language proficiency.
Experience working in a multinational or Japanese corporate environment.
Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
Experience supporting audit activities and financial consolidations.

Responsibilities

Record vendor invoices in the general ledger.
Process vendor payments accurately and on time.
Prepare routine A/R and A/P reports and coordinate invoice approvals with department managers.
Record issued invoices and customer payments in the general ledger.
Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, loans, and accrued expenses, and post entries to the accounting system.
Execute and review monthly closing activities while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
Prepare and oversee consolidated financial statements and monthly reporting packages for headquarters.
Perform fluctuation analysis for Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts.
Support internal and external audit processes by preparing required documentation.
Review accounting operations and recommend process improvements.
Enhance accounting systems and operational efficiency.
Support accounting and financial projects in a dynamic business environment.
Serve as an accounting resource and subject matter expert for internal teams.