Japanese Bilingual Accounting Coordinator - NYC,

Job Description / Qualifications Japanese IT company currently looking for a Bilingual Accounting Coordinator to join our Accounting Department in their New York Office.

Performs day-to-day accounting functions, including AP invoice processing, handling accounts receivable and payable requests, journal entry in General Ledger, payroll entry, bank rec.

• Performs day-to-day accounting functions, including AP invoice processing, handling accounts receivable and payable requests, Journal entry in General Ledger, Payroll Entry, Bank Rec
• Research and resolving discrepancies in a timely fashion and providing support and assistance for any audit requests.
• Participate in team, company, or other meetings and occasional training and webinars, as needed or requested.
• Entering financial transactions into accounting software, SAP to process data and complete reports and other documentation, while maintaining confidentiality of all financial data.

• Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrate the ability to collaborate and prepare communications/presentations, reports, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to deliver quality work, manage time and multiple tasks in stressful situations effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and respond with urgency to requests while remaining focused on strategic imperatives.
• Experience in a multicultural working environment and sensitivity to intercultural issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel or similar software and willingness to learn new software, specifically ERP systems, SAP.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail-orientated skills, along with the ability to organize thoughts and ideas.
• Mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork skills and motivation to work effectively across functions collaboratively, as well as independently.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and professional approach.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar procedures and processes and ask questions in a timely manner.
• Effective English communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Effective Japanese communication skills, both written and verbal, are also required for this position for communication with the Headquarters in Japan.

• Associate degree (A.A.) in accounting, finance, or similar field and two to three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of hands-on experience in a similar position.

• Any accounting certificates would be a plus.

Our core business hours are 9 - 5:30 with one hour lunch in between. May be required to work beyond normal business hours including weekend and holiday, or to travel for business when necessary. This positions require in-person office attendance 2 days per week.