Jr. Accountant

Pasona Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. in New York is seeking a Junior Accountant who is bilingual in Japanese and English to join the local accounting team. This role targets recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build hands-on accounting experience in a supportive corporate environment.

Candidates with an Accounting degree may be considered even without prior professional accounting experience. The position offers on-site work with potential for hybrid arrangements after an initial period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Recent graduates with an Accounting major are welcome to apply.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong Japanese reading and writing skills, particularly for business email communication.
• Professional working English skills for internal communication.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other standard office applications.
• Ability to manage routine tasks consistently and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting and administrative operations.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing.
• Review employee expense reports and supporting documents.
• Maintain invoices, payment records, and other accounting documentation.
• Support intercompany reimbursement and account reconciliation processes.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Prepare internal accounting reports and maintain accurate financial records.
• Communicate with the company's headquarters in Japan regarding invoices, reimbursements, and related accounting matters.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.

Skills

Japanese language

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Junior Accountant – Japanese Bilingual

Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $53K – 58K

Schedule: Full-Time, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Style: On-site for the first 3 months; hybrid schedule available thereafter (3 days/week in office)

A well-established global company is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Junior Accountant to join its New York accounting team.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build hands-on accounting experience in a supportive corporate environment. Candidates with an Accounting degree may be considered even without prior professional accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting and administrative operations
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing
• Review employee expense reports and supporting documents
• Maintain invoices, payment records, and other accounting documentation
• Support intercompany reimbursement and account reconciliation processes
• Assist with financial and tax audits
• Prepare internal accounting reports and maintain accurate financial records
• Communicate with the company's headquarters in Japan regarding invoices, reimbursements, and related accounting matters
• Provide general accounting support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• Recent graduates with an Accounting major are welcome to apply
• 1–2 years of accounting experience is preferred but not required
• Strong Japanese reading and writing skills, particularly for business email communication
• Professional working English skills for internal communication
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other standard office applications
• Ability to manage routine tasks consistently and meet deadlines
• Flexible and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment

Additional Information

The accounting team is well established, with many long-tenured employees, offering an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and potentially take on broader responsibilities over time.

Some overtime may be required during month-end and year-end closing periods.

The interview process is expected to consist of up to two rounds.

This is a sample job description prepared for recruitment purposes. Actual responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and other employment conditions may vary depending on the employer's final requirements.