Accountant

JAC Recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored insurance programs

Paid Time Off, 401K

Job summary

JAC Recruitment, a Japanese IT solutions company, seeks an Accountant to support its Accounting Department. The role handles AP, AR, GL, month-end close, and financial reporting, interfacing with U.S. teams and Japan Headquarters in English and Japanese.

The position is full-time, hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) in Manhattan, NY or Irving, TX, with benefits including insurance and 401(k). Starting compensation will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Foundation in accounting principles and standards.
• Experience with AP, AR, GL, payroll entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with internal stakeholders in English and Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Verify invoices, payments, receipts, journal entries, payroll entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support month-end closing, financial reporting, and audit activities.
• Process financial transactions in SAP and related accounting systems.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and Japan Headquarters.
• Participate in meetings, training, and internal company activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable & receivable

General ledger entries

Bilingual English/Japanese

Education

Accounting certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

A Japanese IT solutions company is seeking an Accountant to support its Accounting Department. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing accounting transactions, supporting month-end close and financial reporting, handling audit documentation, and maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will communicate with both U.S.-based teams and Japan Headquarters in English and Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions
• Verify invoices, payments, receipts, journal entries, payroll entries, and bank reconciliations
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Support month-end closing, financial reporting, and audit activities
• Process financial transactions in SAP and related accounting systems
• Prepare and maintain accounting records and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and Japan Headquarters
• Participate in meetings, training, and internal company activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, payroll entries, and bank reconciliations
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Business-level written and verbal communication skills in both English and Japanese

Preferred Requirements

• Two to three years of general accounting experience

Experience Using SAP, ERP, Or Other Accounting Systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Accounting-related certification
• Ability to work independently while exercising appropriate judgment and follow-up

LOCATION

Manhattan, NY or Irving Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex)

SALARY

• New York: USD 60,000-70,000
• Texas: USD 50,000-60,000
• Starting compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored insurance programs
• Paid Time Off, 401K

WORKSTYLE

• Fulltime, hybrid work (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)