Accounting role

勤務地 東京都
業界・業種 会計・経理・財務
契約タイプ Permanent
給料 Negotiable
参照番号 50145

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Monthly, Quarterly, and Year-End Closing Activities

Fixed Assets:

  • Ensure accurate accounting of fixed assets in compliance with both US GAAP and Japan GAAP

  • Manage asset records, confirm asset transfers and disposals, communicate with overseas finance teams, and upload data to internal systems

  • Prepare and post journal entries related to fixed assets in the financial system (e.g., Oracle)

  • Download and reconcile monthly fixed asset reports with the general ledger

  • Prepare and process tax returns related to depreciable assets and manage associated payments

Accounts Payable:

  • Handle accounts payable operations in Japan, from invoice processing to payments for vendors and employees

  • Ensure proper accounting treatment for travel and employee-related expenses, in line with internal policies

  • Upload accounts payable data into the financial system

  • Perform monthly reconciliations between the accounts payable sub-ledger, general ledger, and bank statements

  • Prepare required documentation for statutory financial reports, including prepaid expenses and accounts payable

  • Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts

Tax Support:

  • Assist with corporate income tax and local tax return preparation by compiling supporting documentation and schedules

Internal Controls & Compliance:

  • Support the maintenance of compliance with US GAAP, Japanese statutory accounting standards, and tax regulations

  • Assist with financial audits, SOX testing, and tax audits as required

Candidate Profile

1) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices in both Japan and the U.S. (Japan GAAP and US GAAP)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting software (e.g., Oracle)

  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • Flexible and adaptable in handling change and business growth

  • Intermediate English proficiency preferred (TOEIC score of 500+ is a guideline)

2) Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or graduation from a recognized accounting institute (e.g., Ohara or TAC)

3) Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounting experience