Accountant; Bilingual – Japanese/English Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Accounting

Position: Accountant (Bilingual – Japanese/English)

Job Title:

Accountant (Bilingual – Japanese/English)

Employment Type:

Full-time / Direct Hire / Non-Exempt

Hybrid work:
Up to 50% remote after training

Location:

Seattle, WA

Expected

Start Date:

As soon as candidate is ready

Benefits:

Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (including family coverage)
401(k) with 3% company matching
Paid Time Off
Commuting support (bus fare 50% covered for non-exempt employees)
Company vehicle provided for exempt employees

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and bilingual Accountant to support the financial operations of a company managing multiple group entities in the U.S. This position plays a key role in maintaining accounting accuracy, preparing financial reports, and contributing to system improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, culturally adaptable, and comfortable in a collaborative, non-competitive work environment.

Responsibilities:

Maintain subsidiary accounting records and manage various accounting transactions

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and internal reports

Coordinate with external audit firms for quarterly and annual reviews

Analyze operational and financial data; prepare variance reports comparing budget vs. actual

Ensure compliance with SOX regulations and audit requirements

Support preparation of tax-related documents and manage bank transactions

Participate in the implementation of new accounting systems and process improvements

Qualifications:

3–6 years of relevant accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
CPA certification not required (preferred but not mandatory)
Proficiency in both Japanese and English (business level) is required (reporting to Japan HQ)
Experience working in a Japanese company or with Japanese business culture is a plus
Flexible and open-minded personality that fits a traditional yet collaborative culture
Strong Excel and general systems skills

Reporting Line:

Reports to:

Accounting Manager or Treasurer

Supervising:
None

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Accountant; Bilingual – Japanese​/English

Accountant; Bilingual – Japanese/English