Title: Accounting Associate
A Japanese company is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Associate to support a broad range of accounting, treasury, reporting, compliance, and operational finance functions.
This role will be responsible for daily cash management, transaction funding support, month-end and year-end close activities, tax and audit support, payroll coordination, expense processing, and regulatory/administrative reporting.
The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced financial services environment.
・Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000
・Work Location: Manhattan, NY
・Work Arrangement: Hybrid (at least 3 days per week in the office)
・Japanese and English language skills required
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor daily cash positions and prepare short- to mid-term cash flow forecasts
- Support funding execution, bank borrowings, and short-term investment activities
- Review loan-related documents and assist with funding and financing activities
- Track loan balances, interest accruals, interest income/expense, and related payments
- Prepare invoices and funding-related notices
- Prepare payment instructions and ensure proper documentation retention
- Review accounting records and reconcile financial data
- Prepare financial reports and reporting packages for management
- Assist with monthly tax-related entries, including income tax and deferred tax
- Prepare annual tax support documents (e.g., 1099 / 1042)
- Coordinate audit requests, prepare schedules, and provide supporting documentation
- Validate payroll reports and maintain payroll records
- Process employee reimbursements, travel & entertainment expenses, and recurring expenses
- Manage corporate card reconciliations and expense reporting
- Assist with insurance renewals, premium payments, and related documentation
- Support business registrations, license renewals, and regulatory filings
- Maintain electronic document management systems for contracts and transaction records
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting, finance, or audit experience preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks) is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services, lending, treasury, or corporate accounting
- Exposure to audit, tax support, payroll, or regulatory reporting
- Experience with intercompany transactions and HQ reporting
- Japanese/English bilingual skills preferred