Specialist, Japan Accounting & Tax
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Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accounting & Tax Specialist to join our finance team. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting tax filing & planning, and assisting treasury functions. Your expertise and attention to detail in accounting, tax preparation, and reporting will be critical in supporting the financial stability and growth of our organization.
Major Responsibilities
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited, to the following:
- Maintaining and performing local process for accounting, including sales accounting, fix asset/lease accounting, etc.
- Assisting in closing process and preparing financial statements in both USGAAP and statutory.
- Dealing with internal and external audits by providing requested documents and explanations.
- Assisting in the preparation of accurate tax provision, tax returns and tax planning.
- Providing accounting & tax advice and guidance during the implementation of new business models or new software systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess the impact on financial processes, data migration, and reporting requirements, and making recommendations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Requirements, Preferred Experience & Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting, tax compliance, preferably experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
- Proficiently using accounting software to enter and process financial transactions, generate reports, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks within demanding timelines.
- Business level of verbal and written Japanese and English
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting or Finance. CPA or equivalent qualification
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Required Skills:
Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Software, Business, Business Management, Business Model Development, Change Management, Collaborative Communications, Computerized Accounting, Data Migrations, Detail-Oriented, ERP Financial Systems, Financial Analysis, Financial Auditing, Financial Impact Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Statements, Investments Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Medical Marketing Strategy, Performance Metrics, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports, Public Accounting {+ 3 more}Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
12/31/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.