• New York,
• Legal
• 60K-63K
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00-18:00

Job Description

【Position】
Bilingual Accounting Coordinator (Japanese/English)

【Summary】
The Bilingual Accounting Coordinator will provide comprehensive support to the firm’s Managing
Partner and Office Manager by performing various accounting related tasks. The role involves assisting
with financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with the firm’s internal
and external accounting groups. As most tasks will be performed in Japanese, a native level proficiency
in Japanese is required.

【Essential Duties】
• Assist in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Responsible for reviewing vendor contracts invoices against service agreements
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Review cash flow and account balances, initiating account transfers when necessary
• Provide financial information to external accountants
• Review payroll data for accuracy, coordinate employee benefits
• Review and process expense reports for all employees, verify supporting documents, ensure
internal rules are followed
• Assist with audit activities and prepare documents
• Maintain current, ongoing knowledge of the firm’s software and internal procedures required to
perform daily tasks
• Maintain and organize financial records in the firm’s database
• Support year-end closing procedures
• Respond to accounting-related inquiries and provide necessary information
• Correspond with internal departments and external parties on accounting matters
• Maintain bank records, assist with KYC forms
• Perform all other duties assigned by the management

【Working Hours, Working style】
9AM - 6PM (Mon – Fri/In-Office)

【Working Location】
New York, NY

【Salary, Benefit】
$60K – 63K DOE
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan (in development)

【Holidays】
Weekends, holidays

【Qualifications】

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or related field
• A minimum of 2 years experience in accounting or finance related administrative role
• A minimum of 2 years experience working in a Japanese corporate environment
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and math skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be detail oriented, well organized and able to multi-task
• Native level fluency in Japanese required (oral and written communications skills)
• Business level English required (oral and written communications skills)
• Authorized to work in the US permanently without a visa sponsorship
 

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