Accountant

Position Summary

This position supports accounting and administrative functions at the Covington, OH office. The role focuses on timely monthly closing support, coordination with external accounting firms, and reporting to the Japan headquarters in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing (journal entries, reconciliations)
• Prepare and organize documents for external accounting firms
• Process payroll entries, benefits-related accounting, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain fixed assets and revenue records
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support reporting to HQ in Japan (Japanese required)
• Aid with budgeting, cash flow forecast, and ad hoc analysis
• Cover cross-departmental coordination and audit support
• Support translation and interpretation (Japanese/English) during meetings
• Assist with administrative tasks (purchasing, documentation, office coordination)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience (Staff Accountant level or above)
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with AP/AR, GL, and reconciliation
• Business-level Japanese and English (written and spoken)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to deadlines
• Preferred: Experience in Quickbooks, Payroll processing, and experience working with external accounting firms

Pay

SALARY $60,000-$85,000

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• PTO and holidays

Location

Covington, Ohio (On-site)