About the role

  • 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.

Job title

Accountant

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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