アカウンタント／Accountant

≪Job Description & Position Highlights≫

【Job Responsibilities】
The Accountant II plays an important role in supporting the accounting, reporting, and compliance activities of the Japan entity. While routine transaction processing is performed by the Shared Services Centers (SSC) in China and the Philippines, this position is responsible for reviewing accounting activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and supporting timely and accurate financial reporting.
The role requires working knowledge of Japanese accounting practices and close collaboration with SSC teams and local stakeholders. The Accountant II is also expected to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to ongoing finance initiatives.

＜Responsibilities＞

１．Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Review accounting entries prepared by SSC teams and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate unusual balances or transactions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with JP GAAP, US GAAP, and company accounting policies.
• Assist in preparing management reports and financial analyses as required.

２．Tax and Regulatory Compliance:

• Review transactions for appropriate Japan’s consumption tax treatment.
• Coordinate with SSC teams to resolve accounting and tax-related issues.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation required for tax filings.
• Support corporate income tax, consumption tax, fixed asset tax, and other statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with e-Bunsho (Electronic Book Preservation Law) and the Qualified Invoice System.

３．Audit and Compliance:

• Prepare audit supporting documentation.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with regulatory requirements.

４．Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support automation and standardization initiatives using SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Participate in finance system enhancement and continuous improvement projects.

５．Other Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with local stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc reporting and finance-related projects.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

【Employment Type】
Permanent employee

【Working Hours】
Flexible working hours (09:00-17:30; alternative schedule available).

【Work Location】
Tokyo, Japan
*Workplace type: On-site

【Benefits & Welfare】

• Competitive compensation package.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours (09:00-17:30; alternative schedule available).
• Exposure to multinational business environments.
• Opportunities to work closely with global finance teams.
• Professional development and English-language growth opportunities.
• Education scholarship program for eligible employees' children.
• Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan

【Requirements】

• Month-end close experience
• Account reconciliation experience
• Practical knowledge of Japanese consumption tax regulations.
• Experience preparing supporting documentation for Japan tax filings.
• Knowledge of JP GAAP, experience with electronic bookkeeping compliance (e-Bunsho).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including: XLOOKUP, IFS, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, Pivot Tables, NPV, FV etc.
• English proficiency sufficient for business reading and email communication.

【Nice to have】

• Ability to use Microsoft Copilot and other productivity tools effectively.
• Familiar with English accounts
• Experience using SAP R3 or SAP S/4HANA.
• Native-level Japanese.
• Accuracy and detail-orientated and result-driven.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 4-7 years of accounting experience.
• Experience working with Shared Service Centers.
• Experience with BlackLine reconciliation portal and Concur expense reporting.
• Experience supporting audits.
• Business-level English communication skills (speaking and listening).
• Boki (Bookkeeping) Level 2 or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience working in a US multinational company environment preferred.