Industry: IT
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 65-90K
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Native Level
Detail: Japanese IT company is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Accounting Department in our New York or Texas office.
This is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Accounting Director / Head of Accounting. The role independently handles assigned accounting responsibilities and may provide operational guidance, review support, cross-training, and knowledge sharing to team members.
Key Responsibilities:
• Independently manage and support corporate accounting operations.
• Perform month-end and year-end financial close activities.
• Maintain and reconcile General Ledger (GL) accounts.
• Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes.
• Process and support payroll activities.
• Handle employee benefits accounting.
• Ensure tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Manage cash flow and treasury/cash management activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Prepare management reports and reporting for Japan headquarters.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
The right candidate will possess:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and professional judgment to interpret financial information to make sound recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting, with ability to identify financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and a proactive approach risk mitigation and process improvement.
• A high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments and support business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Skills & Qualifications:
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; accounting major preferred.
• Possess strong professional accounting knowledge and expertise. s
• Bring 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end financial close processes.
• Skilled in accounting reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experienced with SAP or other major ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Proficient Japanese communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to support reporting to Japan management and communication with Japan-based stakeholders.
Certifications Preferred:
• CPA
Salary Range:
New York-80K-90K
Texas-65K-75K
