The Senior Accounting Manager will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and internal and external audits. This person will manage the accounts payable function, monthly closing of accounts, and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements.

The Senior Accounting Manager will report to and work closely with the Controller and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls. This position addresses tight deadlines and many accounting activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform month-end, quarter-end & year-end closing, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation, inter/intra-company transaction & reconciliations with foreign currency.
• Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses.
• Participate in the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review and implementation/Training of process and system changes.
• Preparation & correspondence to the finance & tax audit.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a JSOX environment
• Review government reports on a monthly, quarterly and /or annual basis.
• Review sub-ledger reports (A/P, A/R, FA, CA modules) and tie to the trial balance.
• Manage Fixed Assets record and oversee physical inventory as necessary.
• Oversee Account Payable team.
• Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades and implementation of ERP software.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies as needed, and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed, and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud.
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns.
• Supervise the team to ensure they're motivated and provided proper support to meet their job duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

CORE SKILLS

Accuracy -

Works with minimal/acceptable error rate; seeks help for problems; pays attention to detail; follows established work procedures; alerts others when preventable problems arise.

Reliability -

Consistently dependable in meeting work expectations; good work output; keeps commitments. Maintains an acceptable attendance level.

Judgment -

Makes reasonable and defensible decisions based on relevant information.

Loyalty -

Keeps confidential company information; follows company policies; seeks management approval when sharing such data; reports violations of company policies to proper management authority.

Communication -

Writes and speaks with accuracy and sensitivity; uses proper language, tone, location, medium (in person or via electronic form) and timing when conveying information; and respects different communication styles of individuals with different backgrounds or perspectives.

JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.

EXPERIENCE AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Eight years or more of related experience required.
• Highly-effective team management.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Strong writing and verbal communication in Japanese is required.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

White-collar office environment.

WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE

Typical office.

WORK CONDITIONS

Office environment.

NOISE LEVEL

Mild.

PHYSICAL SIGHT

Able to read both hardcopy and computer-based text.

LIFTING

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TRAVEL

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K