Pasona N A, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Senior Accountant - Japanese bilingual
Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expPASONA N A, INC. is a Japanese company in NJ seeking a Senior Accountant who is bilingual in Japanese and English. The role involves maintaining accounts receivable, processing accounts payable, conducting bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Human ResourcesSmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Verifies information and maintains accounts receivable reports including but not limited to monthly sales, open invoices, and aging reports
Receives checks and prepares deposit slips; verifies remittances against business accounts; deposits checks daily
Ensures timely and accurate processing of accounts payable; receives, verifies, and posts accounts payable invoices into the accounting system
Conducts bank reconciliation daily between the accounting system and bank portals
Interacts with vendors and department managers when processing resolutions of account discrepancies
Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
Receives credit card receipts and reconciles against corporate credit cards monthly
Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts; serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries
Reviews, audits, and processes employee expense reimbursements; verifies accuracy of expenses and adherence to company policies
Maintains accounting department files and records
Enters information into the accounting data entry system
Assists with month-end close and runs monthly reports as required
Assists with special accounting projects as needed
Contacts customers to request payment of delinquent accounts
Reconciles sales invoices with USA billing for month-end accuracy; generates any missing invoices and sends them to clients to close the monthly billing cycle
Prepares collections and aging reports
Researches customer claims of invoice payment and/or discrepancies
Sends invoices to customers and coordinates customer requests for invoice copies with accounting support staff, as requested
Supports sales administration with PO entries, order confirmation, and other related tasks as needed
Monitors and maintains accounts receivable aging
Prepares customer invoices; calculates sales tax; reconciles customer accounts
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Assists with accounting system upgrades
Reviews calculated commission payables
Answers, screens, and directs incoming telephone calls
Sorts and distributes internal and external mail
Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing
And other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles; managerial experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of US GAAP; knowledge of Japanese GAAP is a plus
Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite (Oracle) experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.)
Experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration, including with international teams
Bilingual in English and Japanese is highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity in professional conduct
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Effective time management and organizational skills
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to participate in virtual meetings with global teams across different time zones
Willingness to work on-site five days a week without resistance
Demonstrates strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning abilities
Preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license strongly preferred
MBA (Master of Business Administration) is highly valued and preferred
Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite (Oracle) experience strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with Excel Macros and Power Query is considered a strong plus
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly advantageous
Comfort and openness to utilizing AI tools to enhance work efficiency is strongly valued
Experience working in a global or multinational corporate environment preferred
Company
Pasona N A, Inc.
Pasona N A is a staffing and recruiting company that provides temporary staffing and full-time placement services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kenji Furushiro
President and CEO
Sayaka Doi
VP of Strategic IT Partner
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