Staff Accountant -Japanese Bilingual- Job Num: 56641

Staff Accountant -Japanese Bilingual- Job Num: 56641 h5Job DescriptionPosition Title: Staff AccountantDepartment: AccountingOffice Location: Lemont, ILLocation: HybridReports to: Accounts Receivable Supervisor and ManagerFLSA Status: ExemptGeneral Position SummaryPrepares and maintains financial transaction data; applying GAAP, company policy, and companyprocedures. Evaluates financial data, provides analysis and advice.Essential Job FunctionsAccounts Receivable•Reviews and deposits checks once HR specialist scans from in-house check scanner•Independently investigates and responds to customer inquiries.•Enters accounts receivable data into ERP (e.g. make deposit entries, apply payments)•Prepares aging reports and leads weekly past-due accounts receivable meeting•Investigates and resolves payment exceptions•Maintains a good working relationship with all customersGeneral Accounting•Performs bank reconciliations.•Assists with month-end close, year-end close, quarterly reporting package, forecast, and financial audit•Identifies, analyzes, and prepares journal entries to general ledger accounts: e.g., accrued expenses, capitalized expenses, bad debt allowance, etc.•Completes AR, AP, fixed asset and inventory GL-Subledger reconciliations.•Reviews and analyzes financial statement variances and reports to Parent company•Analyzes changes in accounting standards and assists with implementation.•Provides Accounting services to group companies.Tax & Compliance•Completes government surveys and reports.•Identifies, researches, and presents changes in sales and use tax regulation to management.•Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies and procedures;•Identifies, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.Audit•Creates confirmations as needed for the financial audit.•Provides internal & external audit support as needed.Special Accounting Projects•Identifies and proposes improvements to internal controls, efficiency improvements, and cost savings.Other & Miscellaneous•Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager and other senior management.•Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.•Reports all irregular issues and problems to management and proposes solutions.•Maintains good communication with managers, coworkers, & outside contacts.•Complies with all company policies and procedures.•Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities NeededAccuracy, Attention to Detail, AccountingBookkeeping Procedures, DependabilityReliability,FlexibilityAdaptability, InitiativeFollow-Through, Math Skills-Basic, Personal Computer Usage, Time ManagementEssential & Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities NeededAnalysis, Attendance & Punctuality, Clerical, Communications: Reading & Writing English,Confidentiality, Diplomacy, Ethics, Judgment, Listening & Understanding, Confidentiality,DependabilityReliability, Diplomacy, Ethics, Office Equipment Usage, Problem Solving, Team ParticipationMinimum QualificationsEducation Requirements•Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting from four-year college or university; or equivalent of four tofive related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Work Experience Requirements•0-6 years of related experience in staff accounting function.•Proficiency in both written and spoken Japanese and English (Japanese English bilingual).•Business-level or higher Japanese proficiency is preferred, with the ability to handle externalTools & Equipment Used•General office equipment including phones, fax, copier, scanner, postage machine, phone system,personal computer, etc.•Software includes the use of ERP, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet BrowserTo apply please email your resume to DetailsCity: Lemont State: IL Job Type: Permanent Job Salary High: 65000.00 Salary Low: 60000.00 Languages: English;Japanese Hours of Operation: Benefits: Health Ins;Dental Ins;401K;Life Ins Contact InformationJob Owner: Yu Hirano Job Owner Email :

Created: 2025-02-09