Bookkeeper (Hybrid Working)

Interplace, Inc.; Hackensack, Torrance, Boston (NJ, CA, MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accounting services is seeking a bilingual bookkeeper proficient in Japanese and English. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing various financial reports, and processing payroll. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting and relevant experience, exhibiting strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese and English required, with a writing sample to be submitted.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or comparable subject is mandatory.
• Experience in bookkeeping or as an office administrative assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and payroll processing for clients.
• Prepare financial statements and cash flow statements.
• Process payroll and intercompany reconciliation.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Fluency in English

Microsoft Office Suite

ADP

Paychex

QuickBooks

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Essential Functions:

· Maintain financial records and payroll processing for clients

· Keep record of client accounts, accounts payable and receivable, and fixed assets

· Process payroll, gross-up calculations, and timesheet calculations (ADP or Paychex)

· Prepare financial statements, cash flow statements, and income statements, operational reports, and forms 1096, 1099 and 1042

· Prepare consolidated financial statements

· Perform monthly end closing and report financial statements to the respective Japanese parent company and work to ensure deadlines are met

· Prepare various state sales and use tax forms

· Prepare business property tax statements and city business tax statements

· Intercompany reconciliation (Japanese parent- U.S. Sub”

· Analysis of realized and unrealized exchange rate from intercompany transactions

· Reconcile and balance accounts

· Resolve client’s needs with accounting policies and procedures Qualifications:

· Fluency in Japanese and English, written and verbal

o Please submit a writing sample demonstrating fluency in both Japanese and English

o There will be a language assessment during the interview process

· Level 2 od Japanese Nissho Bookkeeping Test- preferred

· Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or comparable subject

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, ADP, Paychex, or related programs

· Proficiency with QuickBooks (online and desktop versions)

· Previous experience in working as a bookkeeper or office administrative assistant within accounting or related industry