Accounting Manager- Japanese bilingual - 57062

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Menlo Park CA / Hybrid Work (3 times office per week)

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Job

Salary: $130,000-$140,000

Start: April

Job Overview/Objectives

The Accounting Manager will oversee financial reporting, compliance activities, and day-to-day

accounting functions. This role requires a strong understanding of USGAAP and IFRS accounting

standards, federal and state tax laws, and audit processes. This position will collaborate with

external experts to ensure compliance, manage audits, develop accounting policies, and oversee

general accounting tasks, while overseeing monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and

reporting.

Role & Responsibilities

• Accounting
• Coordinate with external experts to prepare and review financial statements in compliance
  
  

with USGAAP and IFRS, including Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow

Statements.

• Gather and provide necessary documentation to the accounting firm for bookkeeping.
• Review financial reports submitted by the accounting firm to ensure accuracy and
  
  

compliance.

• Manage multiple accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts
  
  

receivable, revenue, asset, cost, and tax accounting.

• Implement accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental financial and tax
  
  

regulations.

• Oversee monthly, and quarterly accounting close processes and reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams on new initiatives to understand the financial impact
  
  

and ensure accounting issues are identified and mitigated.

• Tax Compliance
• Liaise with external accounting and tax professionals to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Review financial and tax documents from an accounting and tax perspective.
• Prepare and file federal and state tax returns in collaboration with external tax experts.
• Headquarters Coordination
• Respond to internal control and financial reporting requests from Group headquarters
  
  

in Japan.

• Assist with Excel-based internal control reporting and other financial documentation as
  
  

Required By The Parent Company.

• Audit Management
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Oversee the audit process, including document preparation and review.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external financial reporting requirements.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards, as well as federal and state
  
  

tax laws.

• Proficiency in general ledger accounting, financial accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in account reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and balance sheet analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong communication and interpersonal
  
  

skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese for effective communication, including reading and
  
  

writing in Japanese.

Other duties

• Perform additional tasks assigned by management to support business operations.
  
  

Education and Experience

• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Public accounting experience is highly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting or related roles.
• Strong in-depth working knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, operational
  
  

accounting procedures, and financial reporting.

• Experience with JSOX compliance is desirable but not required.
• Ability to refine and improve various policies to align with actual practices is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software and advanced skills in MS Excel.
• High level of integrity and ethical behavior when handling sensitive financial information.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The ability to walk, stand, turn, climb, kneel, sit for extended periods, reach, lift, carry, push,
  
  

talk, hear and see.

• The ability to use an office phone, cell phone, fax machine, photocopier, computer keyboard,
  
  

laptop and other electronic business tools and related software.

• Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, take initiative,
  
  

cope with stress, adapt to and stay alert in a business environment and use independent

judgment to accomplish all Duties and Responsibilities.

• The ability to schedule around customers’ needs in multiple time zones to achieve effective
  
  

communication and reach goals.

To apply, please email resume to sthe@pasona.com