Accountant - Japan

＜ Role Description ＞
The Accountant is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable activities, payroll support, month-end close processes, tax compliance, and financial data maintenance. The role also assists with periodic financial reporting, audits, statutory compliance requirements, and various finance-related projects while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

This position reports directly to a regional finance leader.

＜ Responsibilities ＞
Cash Management & Accounts Receivable
Support accounts receivable aging reviews and collection follow-up activities.
Review and reconcile bank statements.
Prepare cash collection forecasts.
Maintain and update financial forecast data.
Prepare regular management reports.

Accounts Payable & Payment Processing
Process and track Purchase Order (PO) approvals and monitor PO status.
Process payment approvals in accordance with company policies.
Process payroll-related payments.
Assist with employee expense claim reviews and reimbursements.

General Ledger & Financial Close
Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expense amortization, employee-related adjustments, and other recurring accounting transactions.
Perform month-end closing activities.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reviews.
Review and reconcile intercompany transactions.

Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting
Support payroll calculations and payroll journal entries.
Assist with bonus and incentive calculations.

Tax & Statutory Compliance
Prepare withholding tax payments and supporting documentation.
Support tax calculations and related filings.
Support fixed asset depreciation calculations.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for various tax filings and statutory requirements.
Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements.

Financial Planning & Analysis
Prepare financial forecasts and budgets.
Support annual budget preparation activities.
Support operational cost reporting and analysis.

Stakeholder Management & Operational Support
Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders and external service providers.
Participate in finance and operational meetings.
Support monthly asset reconciliation activities.

Audit & Compliance
Assist with audit requests and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements across finance processes.

Employee Benefits:
Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Sick Leave
Marriage Leave

What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of accounting or finance experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) is an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
Good written and verbal communication skills.