Accountant (Japanese Bilingual)

Prosum; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosum in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Japanese bilingual Accountant to maintain general ledger accuracy, perform month-end close, and oversee multi-entity operations in a hybrid onsite role. This position requires US GAAP expertise, strong Excel, and experience with ERP systems; duties span tax provisions, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting for overseas subsidiaries.

Salary range is $90k–$100k per year; hybrid work four days a week; ideal for professionals with 2–3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of progressive corporate accounting experience; exposure to manufacturing, tech hardware, or semiconductor environments is a strong plus.
• Japanese bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance in alignment with US GAAP.
• Review, audit, and process employee expense reports per corporate policies.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable to maintain vendor and customer ledger health.
• Track tax-related general ledger accounts and support quarterly filings and audits.
• Monitor inventory and fixed assets; oversee asset labeling and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and reporting, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
• Assist with overseas branches, intercompany accounting, and currency translations.
• Support audits and tax preparation; document SOPs; provide ad-hoc reports.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Job description

## Accountant (Japanese Bilingual)**Santa Clara,CA95054**Employment Type:PermJob Number: 25830Remote Options: Onsite## Job Description**Accountant (Japanese Bilingual)** *Pay Range: $90k to $100k* *Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid, 4x/week)* **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).