Accounting Assistant / Accountant / Bilingual Japanese or Non Bilingual

Join an international finance company as an Accounting Assistant in New York City. This role supports month-end close, general ledger, and audit preparation in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger support
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing and preparation of financial statements under U.S. GAAP
• Coordinate and support financial statement audit requests and documentation
• Maintain organized records, supporting schedules, and internal controls
• Utilize Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and accounting software for reporting and analysis
• Support processing of vendor invoices, payments, and other accounting administrative operations
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of corporate accounting experience
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software systems
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines independently
• Clear, professional communication skills (verbal & written)

Qualifications (Plus)

• Finance-related industry or tax/audit firm experience
• Experience with indirect taxes (1099, 1042, sales tax, property tax)
• CPA coursework or CPA firm experience
• Payroll gross-up experience

Schedule

• First 3 months onsite (Introductory Period)
• Afterward, hybrid: 3 days onsite + 2 days remote per week (New York, Manhattan office)
• Work hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (35 hours/week, 1-hour break)

Pay

• Base salary: $60,000–$80,000
• Discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – employee premium fully covered
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• Transit subsidy (up to $127/month)
• Paid time off & sick leave (progressive increase by year of service: 8–20 days PTO, 40 hours sick leave annually)
• 401K / SARSEP retirement plan (transitioning in 2025)