Japanese bilingual Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager- Japanese Bilingual

Salary: $80k-$85k (DOE)

Location: Portland, TN, Remote for the right candidate

Hours: 8am-5pm

***THIS ROLE REQUIRES NEAR NATIVE JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY, ONLY JAPANESE BILINGUALS WILL BE CONSIDERED***

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7-10 years in a manufacturing accounting setting.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Financial Statement Preparation

• Prepare Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Manufacturing Cost Schedule (in English and Japanese versions).
• Develop Supplemental Schedules.
• Compile and submit Quarterly Reports to Japan.

II. Month-End Close

• Prepare month-end journal entries.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.

III. Payroll Management

• Oversee new hire information and update changes.
• Review and approve payroll data.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries for month-end close.

IV. Cash Management

• Monitor daily bank balances and review wire transfer information.
• Report cash movements to Treasury.
• Assess cash balance and initiate short-term loans if needed.

V. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Approve verification of Purchase Orders (POs).
• Review and authorize vouched invoices.

VI. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Approve Cash Receipt Proof List.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable balances.

VII. Additional Duties

• Develop the annual budget.
• Prepare and file sales, use tax, and other tax-related documents.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits.
• Provide data for Federal and State tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with J-SOX requirements.
• Manage transfer pricing studies.
• Evaluate the performance of accounting staff.

To apply, please send your resume to latanaka@pasona.com