Japanese Bilingual AP Specialist

Overview

Position Title
:
Japanese Bilingual Accountant

Location
:
San Jose, CA

Classification
:
Full-Time, Exempt

Work Schedules
:
Standard Business Hours (Monday - Friday)

The client is a leading multinational firm specializing in precision manufacturing and advanced material processing. They maintain a stellar reputation for engineering excellence in critical sectors such as semiconductors and electronic components. Headquartered in Tokyo, they operate an extensive global network, and the success of their U.S. operations is built upon core corporate values that prioritize trust, relentless innovation, and an unwavering dedication to quality assurance.

They pride themselves on fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where employees are empowered to thrive and contribute to the future of technology.

The Accountant will join an expanding Accounting Team, taking on a lead role in complex financial reporting and process improvement.

• Lead and manage the daily general ledger and complex journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting journal entry/bookkeeping knowledge.
• Process monthly and year-end closings, preparing and participating in internal and external audits.
• Analyze and report financial figures to executive management using strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Oversee and train junior staff on general accounting procedures and compliance.
• Assist with the client’s internal managerial accounting tasks.
• Master a wide range of tasks, including complex bonus calculations, gross-up, and payroll processing, preferably using platforms like Paylocity.
• Proactively seek continuous improvement of tasks and accounting processes.
• Participate, contribute, and handle various corporate activities focusing on deeper thinking, value exchange, and constant improvement.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive corporate accounting experience.
• Must possess strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Solid knowledge and experience with general ledger, month-end close, and preparing financial statements.
• A sincere and honest professional with a positive personality and a cooperative, non-overly assertive demeanor.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, growing company environment.
• Bilingual Japanese and English skills (Japanese - reading and writing).
• Ability to adapt quickly to in-house systems and proprietary accounting software.
• Experience or comfort level with a structured, Japanese-style corporate culture that includes frequent internal events and competitions.

Preferred

• Experience in the manufacturing or similar high-tech industry.
• Experience with Paylocity payroll system or similar complex payroll processing.
• Experience in a senior or lead capacity.

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays.

Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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