Accounting Manager / Bilingual Japanese

Our client is a well-established global technology and systems integration company with operations in New York, providing technology, communications, infrastructure, and managed service solutions to corporate clients across multiple industries.

About the role

The Accounting Manager will support the accounting activities of several affiliated entities and contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting. This position will work closely with accounting leadership, department managers, internal staff, customers, and vendors. The successful candidate should be comfortable handling both routine accounting transactions and higher-level reporting and analysis responsibilities in a dynamic corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Record vendor invoices accurately in the general ledger.
• Process vendor payments in a timely manner.
• Prepare routine accounts payable and accounts receivable reports.
• Coordinate invoice approvals with department managers.
• Record customer invoices, payments, and related transactions.
• Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, loans, accrued expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform and review monthly closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and monthly reporting packages for overseas headquarters.
• Perform fluctuation and variance analyses for profit-and-loss and balance-sheet accounts.
• Provide documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors.
• Review existing accounting procedures and recommend operational improvements.
• Support enhancements to accounting systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Assist with financial activities for affiliated companies and special projects.
• Serve as a resource to accounting team members regarding departmental procedures and operations.
• Communicate with customers and vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Provide limited administrative support related to visitors, meetings, and business travel as needed.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting monthly closing and financial reporting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with multiple entities or affiliated companies is a plus.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare routine financial reports, schedules, and accounting records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Professional English proficiency is required; Japanese language skills are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellbeing programs

Pay

$70,000–$100,000

This position is based in New York City and may require regular interaction with domestic and international colleagues. Responsibilities may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s experience and the needs of the accounting department.