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Accountant - Japanese Bilingual

Pasona NA

Seattle, WA

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Budget Reporting, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, English Language, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Japanese Language, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multilingual, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Tax Returns, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title:

Accountant (Bilingual - Japanese/English)

Employment Type:

Full-time / Direct Hire / Non-Exempt

Hybrid work: Up to 50% remote after training

Location:

Seattle, WA

Expected Start Date:

As soon as candidate is ready

Benefits:
  • Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (including family coverage)
  • 401(k) with 3% company matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Commuting support (bus fare 50% covered for non-exempt employees)
  • Company vehicle provided for exempt employees
Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and bilingual Accountant to support the financial operations of a company managing multiple group entities in the U.S. This position plays a key role in maintaining accounting accuracy, preparing financial reports, and contributing to system improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, culturally adaptable, and comfortable in a collaborative, non-competitive work environment.

Responsibilities:
  1. Maintain subsidiary accounting records and manage various accounting transactions
  2. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and internal reports
  3. Coordinate with external audit firms for quarterly and annual reviews
  4. Analyze operational and financial data; prepare variance reports comparing budget vs. actual
  5. Ensure compliance with SOX regulations and audit requirements
  6. Support preparation of tax-related documents and manage bank transactions
  7. Participate in the implementation of new accounting systems and process improvements


Qualifications:
  • 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
  • CPA certification not required (preferred but not mandatory)
  • Proficiency in both Japanese and English (business level) is required (reporting to Japan HQ)
  • Experience working in a Japanese company or with Japanese business culture is a plus
  • Flexible and open-minded personality that fits a traditional yet collaborative culture
  • Strong Excel and general systems skills
Reporting Line:

Reports to: Accounting Manager or Treasurer

Supervising: None

Office Environment:
  • Approx. 10 employees (mostly in sales and accounting)
  • Accounting department: 6-7 people
  • Oversees financial operations for 5 related entities
  • Quiet, cooperative work environment (non-competitive culture)
Interview Process:
  • 1-2 rounds (onsite or online)
  • Reference and background checks require

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About the Company

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Pasona NA

<p style="color:#cc0000;">We are celebrating 30 years of our business succession in staffing and professional outsourcing in USA!</p> <p><span itemprop="name">Pasona N A, Inc.</span> was established in 1985 as a temporary staffing and full-time placement firm specializing in Japanese companies doing business in the United States. As Japanese companies grew and continually hired new staff during the early nineties, Pasona captured much of the niche market in the US. </p> <p>We are located in 8 cities in the US: New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Jose, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Detroit. Please visit our locations or website at <a href="http://www.pasona.com/" mns_rt="Company" target="_blank" itemprop="url">www.pasona.com</a>.</p> Our specialty fields: <ul> <li>Sales and Marketing</li> <li>Office Administration</li> <li>Accounting and Finance</li> <li>IT, Computer Engineering</li> <li>Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering</li> <li>Translation/Localization</li> <li>Airline and Hospitality </li> <li>Trading, Logistics, and Transportation</li> <li>Legal</li> <li>Human Resources</li> </ul>

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
WEBSITE
http://www.pasona.com/

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