Senior Accountant overseeing accounts payable functions at the Museum of Science. Responsible for month - end closing and ensuring financial reporting accuracy.
About the role
- Accountant responsible for financial services, including bookkeeping and vendor payments, for Temple University, Japan Campus. Requires native-level Japanese and business-level English with advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Review internal financial documents and forms (e.g., expense reports, payment requests, cash advance requests) for accuracy and compliance with both internal and external policies.
- Provide feedback and request corrections and resubmission as needed.
- Prepare vendor payments by bank transfer in a timely manner.
- Process employee expense reimbursement and prepare.
- Handle cash advance requests, settlement, and repayment.
- Receive cash repayment by departments and deposit to the bank account.
- Record journal entries for all relevant transactions on a daily basis during monthly closings.
- Create and maintain vendor IDs including updates bank account information.
- Communicate with vendors and employees regarding inquiries on payments.
- Organize and file all related documents and vouchers appropriately.
- Perform other administrative roles assigned by the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
Requirements
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English (oral and written).
- Advanced Excel skills for financial data management, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation.
- A few years of accounting work experience preferred.
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification (any level) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Team player with strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
Benefits
- Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year.
- In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year.
- Japanese social insurance and pension.
- Commuting/telework allowance.
- A welfare-discount program membership.
- Retirement payment system.
- Tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.
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