Japanese Bilingual Accountant - Santa Clara, CA#12985

Job Description / Qualifications
Global electronics manufacture seeks a Japanese Bilingual Accountant in Santa Clara, CA!

Job Title: Accountant
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Director of Accounting
FLSA Status: Exempt
Saraly: $95K~$105K
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with company matching, and additional benefits.
Please note that 4 days a week in the office is required.

JOB SUMMARY

This Accountant role focuses on maintaining general ledger accuracy, executing core month-end close processes, and managing multi-entity operations. Responsibilities include tracking cost-plus models, processing employee expense reports, and ensuring compliance and financial reporting accuracy across international overseas branches.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Ledger & Daily Operations
Perform daily journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance in alignment with US GAAP standards.
Review, audit, and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with corporate travel and entertainment policies.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable transactional flows to maintain vendor and customer ledger health.

Tax-Related Account Management
Manage, track, and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts (e.g., sales tax, VAT, use tax, and income tax provisions).
Gather financial data and maintain meticulous documentation to support quarterly filings, annual tax returns, and external tax audits.

Inventory & Asset Management
Monitor and reconcile inventory and maintain the fixed asset register.
Manage asset labeling, purchase recordkeeping, and periodic physical inventory checks and reconciliations.

Month-End Close & Reporting
Actively assist in the worldwide month-end and quarter-end close cycles, preparing standard accruals, prepayments, and variance review packages.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling discrepancies efficiently.
Maintain strict internal controls and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance narratives or documentation within functional scope.

Expense Processing & Cost-Plus Accounting
Audit, verify, and process employee expense reports to ensure strict adherence to corporate travel and entertainment policies.
Support cost-plus accounting structures, calculating overhead allocations, transfer pricing agreements, and intercompany billings.
Overseas Branches & Intercompany Accounting
Assist with financial consolidation, data compilation, and transaction tracking for overseas branches and international subsidiaries.
Support international accounting matters including currency translations, intercompany eliminations, and cross-border alignment.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities
Partner with cross-functional teams and external auditors to support annual financial audits and tax preparation requests.
Participate in continuous improvement projects to streamline finance workflows, automate manual journal entries, and enhance internal reporting efficiency.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for daily accounting processes and overseas branch reconciliations.
Provide ad-hoc financial reports, data queries, and analysis for management as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
2 to 3 years of progressive corporate accounting experience; exposure to manufacturing, tech hardware, or semiconductor environments is a strong plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Expertise
Solid working knowledge of US GAAP principles and internal controls.
Preferred System Experience: Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks (Enterprise/Online), alongside familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Sage Intaact).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and large data set manipulation).
Fluent in both Japanese and English
LocationSanta Clara, CA (San Jose)
Salary$95K~$105K
Job TypePermanent