Senior Accountant – Japanese Bilingual

Cinter Career • New York, NY

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with Japanese bilingual skills to manage day-to-day corporate accounting operations for a Japanese client in Midtown, NYC. This is a full-time hybrid role with a salary of $80-90K per year, plus full benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of internal controls, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities include month-end and year-end closing, G/L account maintenance, A/P and A/R management, payroll and benefits accounting, tax compliance, cash flow management, audit support, management reporting to Japan headquarters, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Accounting preferred).
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close.
• Experience with financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Business-level English communication.
• Business-level Japanese communication.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Thorough understanding of internal controls and compliance.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage day-to-day corporate accounting operations.
• Perform month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Maintain and reconcile General Ledger (G/L) accounts.
• Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R).
• Process payroll and employee benefits accounting.
• Ensure tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Manage cash flow and treasury activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Prepare management reports for Japan headquarters.
• Improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Benefits

• Full Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree