Accountant / Accounting Manager

We are a Japanese manufacturing company in Michigan seeking a Japanese-English bilingual accounting professional to join our team of approximately 150 employees. This role handles daily accounting operations, month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit support.

About the role

This position oversees and performs the company’s accounting functions, reporting directly to the President. While there are no direct reports currently, candidates with the experience and potential may advance into an Accounting Manager role in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform the daily operations of the Accounting Department
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process cash receipts and maintain related records
• Maintain the general ledger
• Handle payroll-related accounting and utility payments
• Support treasury and cash management activities
• Prepare and manage budgets
• Prepare cash flow forecasts
• Perform revenue and expense variance analysis
• Reconcile capital assets and fixed asset activity
• Reconcile bank accounts and other account statements
• Process check runs and vendor payments
• Maintain records related to debt and other financial obligations
• Monitor and analyze accounting data
• Prepare financial reports and statements
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Provide recommendations regarding accounting and financial matters
• Improve accounting systems and procedures
• Identify issues and initiate corrective actions
• Support the achievement of financial and accounting objectives
• Establish and maintain accounting files and transaction records

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Relevant professional accounting experience
• Experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Finance Manager, or in a similar role is preferred (candidates without management experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong potential for advancement)
• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial closing
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using accounting software and databases
• Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of financial data
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Japanese-English bilingual communication skills
• Minimum working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and participate in basic conversations

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working for a Japanese company or in a multicultural business environment
• Experience coordinating annual audits
• Experience with budgeting, cash forecasting, and variance analysis
• Fixed asset accounting experience
• Experience improving accounting systems and procedures
• Interest in advancing into an Accounting Manager position

Pay

Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

• Candidates with Accounting Manager experience: up to approximately $120,000
• Candidates without management experience: approximately $85,000–$90,000

Work Environment

• Temperature-controlled office and manufacturing facility
• Occasional entry into the manufacturing area may be required
• Safety glasses, safety gloves, non-slip work shoes, and ear protection may be required in designated areas

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to read and analyze documents and information on a computer screen
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, verbally, and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously