Pasona NA
Sr. Accountant -Japanese bilingual Job Num: 58482
Accounting
Job Description
*This position requires Japanese language skills.
Location:
New York, NY Hybrid
Salary:
$100-120K
Position Summary
Support the Controller with day-to-day duties. Manage Group reporting; Serve as a back-up and review for local and expatriate payroll and benefit functions; Assist with general accounting functions as needed.
Responsibilities :
Group (Parent) Reporting:
Prepare and manage the Quarterly Reporting Package, including scheduling, gathering information, and addressing questions with accuracy and professionalism. Independently prepare and submit G&A expenses payable quarterly, including announcing reporting schedules, collecting and organizing expense information, and reviewing transaction histories. Lead and submit Monthly Due from Parent reporting, including preparing and reviewing transaction lists, organizing support, and verifying department applications. Serve as the primary liaison with the Tokyo office, managing communications related to budgeting, liaison rates, margin rates, and service agreements. Support and lead the annual budgeting, liaison rate testing, and coordination of HQ and BOD approvals. Prepare and manage the various reports and respond to inquiries from the parent company in a timely and accurate manner. Occasionally Participate in the late meetings with headquarters to accommodate time zone differences. Accounting Responsibilities:
Manage weekly working capital projections and lead the time deposit process to maximize interest income. Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures. Maintain and manage bank accounts and corporate credit card Conduct accounting orientation sessions for new hires. Manage and review the Concur expense system and Amex account. Assist with core accounting functions, including: Review Concur/Amex expenses reports; AP and ACH payments; Prepare closing journal entries and support the preparation of financial statements; Any other accounting/taxation functions as needed. Prepare and submit BE-15/605 reports on a quarterly and annual basis. Coordinate annual renewal and documentation for D&O EPL insurance. Assist in preparing materials for the Board of Directors, Audit, and other meeting materials. Respond to various inquiries from employees regarding accounting policies, travel policies, and expense reports. Serve as a backup during team member absences Serve as a back-up for payroll processing and review local and expatriate Payroll/Benefits functions (described below):
Payroll and benefit related functions, including:
Design systems to maintain payroll information accurately and efficiently; direct the collection, calculation, and entering of data. Update payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department/ division transfers. Prepare payroll files and manage the issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts to ensure accurate and timely payment; independently investigate and resolve issues. Review, develop and implement payroll policies and procedures. Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts monthly. Maintain Insurance plans for employees; liaise on plan design, pricing changes and rollout to the employees. Administer benefits (health Insurance, PFL, STD,401K and MPP) and liaise with the benefits provider to address issues. Oversee annual Worker's Compensation, 401k, and Money Purchase Plan audits. Establish the annual payroll budget for local and expatriate staff; coordinate fiscal year-end procedures. Serve as primary liaison with Tokyo office on general expatriate administration and expenses to ensure complete, accurate and timely processing and reporting of charges; proactively follow-up on outstanding issues and keep relevant parties advised of status. Provide detailed information and guidance to HR/Accounting team and management about assignments, tax implications, pay issues and relocation expenses; administer internal billing, track and collect reimbursement, update files and relevant databases throughout the process Assist with individual tax filings for expatriate staff; collect required information, process and track tax payments. Design and conduct on-boarding and off-boarding sessions for rotating expatriate staff; prepare and confirm expat job descriptions; administer new expat antiharassment training and annual Versant English language testing; conduct exit interviews of departing expat staff and prepare related management reports. Liaise with HR team on interpretation,developmentand administration of expat policies and procedures; prepare, issue, and track all related documentation; answer employee questions and properly advise them on policy issues. Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 5 + years' experience in payroll, accounting, or related field. Previous public accounting firm, expatriate payroll and administration preferred. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Net Suite and Concur a plus. Proficiency in Japanese (writing, communication, negotiation) required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to compose correspondence. Strong attention to detail and accuracy; organized and able to follow up on multiple tasks without direction and report to supervisor as needed. A professional, flexible team player capable and willing to assume a wide variety of tasks.
To apply please email your resume to myamamoto@pasona.com
Job Details
City:
New York State:
NY Job Type:
Permanent Job Salary High:
120000.00 Salary Low:
100000.00 Languages:
English;Japanese Hours of Operation:
9am-5pm Benefits:
Contact Information
Job Owner:
Maho Yamamoto Job Owner Email :
myamamoto@pasona.com
Job Description
*This position requires Japanese language skills.
Location:
New York, NY Hybrid
Salary:
$100-120K
Position Summary
Support the Controller with day-to-day duties. Manage Group reporting; Serve as a back-up and review for local and expatriate payroll and benefit functions; Assist with general accounting functions as needed.
Responsibilities :
Group (Parent) Reporting:
Prepare and manage the Quarterly Reporting Package, including scheduling, gathering information, and addressing questions with accuracy and professionalism. Independently prepare and submit G&A expenses payable quarterly, including announcing reporting schedules, collecting and organizing expense information, and reviewing transaction histories. Lead and submit Monthly Due from Parent reporting, including preparing and reviewing transaction lists, organizing support, and verifying department applications. Serve as the primary liaison with the Tokyo office, managing communications related to budgeting, liaison rates, margin rates, and service agreements. Support and lead the annual budgeting, liaison rate testing, and coordination of HQ and BOD approvals. Prepare and manage the various reports and respond to inquiries from the parent company in a timely and accurate manner. Occasionally Participate in the late meetings with headquarters to accommodate time zone differences. Accounting Responsibilities:
Manage weekly working capital projections and lead the time deposit process to maximize interest income. Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures. Maintain and manage bank accounts and corporate credit card Conduct accounting orientation sessions for new hires. Manage and review the Concur expense system and Amex account. Assist with core accounting functions, including: Review Concur/Amex expenses reports; AP and ACH payments; Prepare closing journal entries and support the preparation of financial statements; Any other accounting/taxation functions as needed. Prepare and submit BE-15/605 reports on a quarterly and annual basis. Coordinate annual renewal and documentation for D&O EPL insurance. Assist in preparing materials for the Board of Directors, Audit, and other meeting materials. Respond to various inquiries from employees regarding accounting policies, travel policies, and expense reports. Serve as a backup during team member absences Serve as a back-up for payroll processing and review local and expatriate Payroll/Benefits functions (described below):
Payroll and benefit related functions, including:
Design systems to maintain payroll information accurately and efficiently; direct the collection, calculation, and entering of data. Update payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department/ division transfers. Prepare payroll files and manage the issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts to ensure accurate and timely payment; independently investigate and resolve issues. Review, develop and implement payroll policies and procedures. Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts monthly. Maintain Insurance plans for employees; liaise on plan design, pricing changes and rollout to the employees. Administer benefits (health Insurance, PFL, STD,401K and MPP) and liaise with the benefits provider to address issues. Oversee annual Worker's Compensation, 401k, and Money Purchase Plan audits. Establish the annual payroll budget for local and expatriate staff; coordinate fiscal year-end procedures. Serve as primary liaison with Tokyo office on general expatriate administration and expenses to ensure complete, accurate and timely processing and reporting of charges; proactively follow-up on outstanding issues and keep relevant parties advised of status. Provide detailed information and guidance to HR/Accounting team and management about assignments, tax implications, pay issues and relocation expenses; administer internal billing, track and collect reimbursement, update files and relevant databases throughout the process Assist with individual tax filings for expatriate staff; collect required information, process and track tax payments. Design and conduct on-boarding and off-boarding sessions for rotating expatriate staff; prepare and confirm expat job descriptions; administer new expat antiharassment training and annual Versant English language testing; conduct exit interviews of departing expat staff and prepare related management reports. Liaise with HR team on interpretation,developmentand administration of expat policies and procedures; prepare, issue, and track all related documentation; answer employee questions and properly advise them on policy issues. Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 5 + years' experience in payroll, accounting, or related field. Previous public accounting firm, expatriate payroll and administration preferred. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Net Suite and Concur a plus. Proficiency in Japanese (writing, communication, negotiation) required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to compose correspondence. Strong attention to detail and accuracy; organized and able to follow up on multiple tasks without direction and report to supervisor as needed. A professional, flexible team player capable and willing to assume a wide variety of tasks.
To apply please email your resume to myamamoto@pasona.com
Job Details
City:
New York State:
NY Job Type:
Permanent Job Salary High:
120000.00 Salary Low:
100000.00 Languages:
English;Japanese Hours of Operation:
9am-5pm Benefits:
Contact Information
Job Owner:
Maho Yamamoto Job Owner Email :
myamamoto@pasona.com