Senior Accountant – Japanese Bilingual

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Accountant – Japanese Bilingual
• Client: Japanese Client
• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Midtown, NYC
• Working Style: Hybrid(2 days in Office)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $80-90K / per year (DOE)
• Benefit: Full Benefits
• Visa Support: No
• Working Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM
• Language: English & Japanese

• 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.

• 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.

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