Industry: Food
Location: Irving, TX
Salary: $75K-
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Conversation Level
Detail: A growing Japanese food consumer products company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and lead a small accounting team. This is a hands-on management role responsible for supervising Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions while actively participating in accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements.
Location: Dallas / Irving, Texas (100% onsite)
Salary: Approximately $75,000 annually (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
Employment Type: Exempt/ Direct Hire
Travel: None
Language Requirement: Japanese is not required but is a plus
Benefit: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and other company-sponsored benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
●Manage and supervise a team of 3 accounting staff members responsible for AP and AR functions
●Review AP/AR activities, reconciliations, aging reports, collections, and payment processes
●Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities
●Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and financial schedules
●Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies
●Assist with financial reporting, audits, and accounting analysis
●Oversee cash management and strengthen internal controls
●Identify accounting issues, investigate root causes, and implement solutions
●Provide coaching, guidance, and performance support to accounting staff
●Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Finance teams
●Support communication and reporting to the Japan headquarters when necessary
Qualifications：
●Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
●3+ years of progressive accounting experience
●Hands-on experience with both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
●Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
●Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
●Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems
●Ability to work fully onsite in the Dallas area
●Must be able to commute to the office and work regular office hours
●Must have valid authorization to work in the United States without any visa sponsorship (this position does not offer visa sponsorship)
Preferred Qualifications：
●Prior supervisory or people-management experience
●CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred
●Japanese language skills are a plus
●Experience in retail, consumer products, wholesale, or distribution environments
●Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems
●Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, or workflow automation
●Experience supporting audits and financial reporting requirements
Ideal Candidate：
The ideal candidate is a player-coach Accounting Manager who can effectively lead a small team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting operations. This individual should be comfortable overseeing both AP and AR functions, solving accounting challenges proactively, improving processes, and supporting the professional development of their team.
