Accounting Manager Japanese Bilingual

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 100000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A leading Japanese IT company is seeking an Accounting Manager in New York.

Position: Accounting Manager (Full-time Exempt)

Education

Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or equivalent related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Solid understanding of general bookkeeping principles and practices.
Ability to work accurately and efficiently with numerical data and perform arithmetic computations quickly.
Skilled in preparing routine financial reports and records and following both oral and written instructions.
Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiar with basic accounting software functions.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Languages:

Mandatory: English proficiency Preferred: Japanese language skills

Key Contacts

Internal:

Senior Accounting Manager and team implement accounting procedures as directed.
Department Managers coordinate vendor or customer relationships invoice payments and resolve account issues.
All Staff assist with vendor or customer-related invoicing inquiries.

External:

Customers manage invoice delivery and resolve account discrepancies.
Vendors coordinate invoice payments and address account issues.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing all aspects of the accounting function within the Accounting Department for assigned entities including the US headquarters its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. Performs related tasks as directed by the Senior Accounting Director or Senior Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions Accounting Manager

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; post entries to the system.
Execute and review monthly closing tasks and results ensuring compliance with US GAAP IFRS.
Prepare and oversee consolidated financial statements including monthly reporting package to HQ.
Perform fluctuation analysis for Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts.
Provide supporting documentation to internal and external auditors.
Review and recommend improvements to accounting operations and systems.
Enhance functionality and capabilities of the companys accounting systems.
Support financial tasks for subsidiaries as well as special projects in a dynamic environment.
Serve as a knowledge resource for the accounting team and company regarding departmental operations.

Support for Executives and Expats

Ensure authorized access for clients vendors and visitors in compliance with Security Policies and Procedures.
Provide miscellaneous support including visitor arrangements and business trip coordination.

$70000 - $100000 a year

Benefits

Medical Dental and Vision Coverage

Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation sick and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gym Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing Solutions Program

A leading Japanese IT company is seeking an Accounting Manager in New York.Position: Accounting Manager (Full-time Exempt) Education Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or equivalent related experience. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Solid understanding of general bookkeeping principles...