About the Role
Location: Gardena, CA (Hybrid remote; must be able to commute to Gardena office as needed)
Shift: Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 6:00pm (OT may be required)
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000/YR (DoE); Exempt + benefits
Job duties include:
Monthly, weekly, and annual reconciliations; maintain organized and systematic records of all accounts
Create and maintain financial and accounting system reports for multiple locations
Ensure tax reporting and year-end closing is created and maintained accurately
Complete all necessary tax forms on a monthly/annual basis
Oversee and coordinate annual budget preparation and processing
Cash flow management
Special projects and creation of special reports, as requested
Work with and assist outside auditors by providing explanations of supporting documents and procedures and providing additional data and information when requested
Work closely with management and staff by fulfilling requests, resolving issues and/or providing requested information
Take necessary steps to keep management apprised of issues requiring immediate attention and/or resolution
Liaison with the Headquarters office overseas; communicate regularly with the office by providing required and/or requested reports and information.
Supervise accounting team members
Requirements
Must be bilingual in Japanese/English
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting
Must have at least 5+ years of experience in accounting as well as a managerial position
Understanding of US GAAP compliance, inventory, and project accounting
Exercise independent judgment and basic reasoning skills
Work independently with minimal supervision and guidance
Coordinate and complete multiple projects with oftentimes limited deadline dates
Follow-up skills, proactive, detail-oriented, and well organized
Ability to make suggestions and recommendations in identifying and developing more efficient processes, correcting errors, and efficient accounting procedures
Possess strong automated accounting system and spreadsheet experience
Ability to effectively apply accepted accounting practices and analyze complex accounting issues
Proficiency in MS Office. Advanced Excel skills required