Senior Accountant (Bilingual Japanese/English)

Express Employment
  • Honolulu, HI
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description
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    Located in Honolulu, HI

    Salary: starting at $80,000

    Senior Accountant (Bilingual Japanese/English)

    ???? Honolulu, HI

    ???? $77,000 - $85,000 + Performance Bonus

    Put Your Accounting Expertise and Bilingual Skills to Work

    Are you a seasoned accounting professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while utilizing both your accounting knowledge and Japanese language skills?

    We're partnering with a company seeking a Bilingual Senior Accountant to join a stable and growing organization. In this role, you'll play a key part in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, and business decision support. You'll work closely with leadership, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help ensure the financial health of the organization.

    Why You'll Love This Opportunity

    ✅ Performance-based bonus opportunities

    ✅ Diverse responsibilities across accounting and finance

    ✅ Stable organization with long-term career growth potential

    ✅ Utilize both your accounting expertise and bilingual communication skills

    Benefits Include:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental & Vision Coverage
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401(k)
    • Performance Bonus Program

    What You'll Do

    Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

    • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
    • Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, and management reports
    • Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies
    • Support audit preparation and financial review processes

    Accounting & Financial Analysis

    • Manage consolidated financial reporting and intercompany transactions
    • Monitor project costs and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
    • Analyze financial performance and identify trends and opportunities
    • Prepare reports and recommendations to support business decisions

    Budgeting & Forecasting

    • Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning processes
    • Develop forecasts and variance analyses
    • Support department leaders with financial reporting and planning needs
    • Provide insights to improve operational and financial performance

    Tax & Compliance

    • Prepare and support various tax filings
    • Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors
    • Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and reporting requirements
    • Assist with process improvements and internal controls

    Business Partnership

    • Collaborate with internal teams and leadership
    • Communicate financial information in both English and Japanese
    • Support special projects and strategic initiatives
    • Serve as a trusted financial resource for management

    What We're Looking For

    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
    • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
    • Experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting
    • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
    • Experience with ERP or accounting software
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

    Required

    • Fluent in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)

    Preferred

    • CPA designation
    • Experience with tax compliance and audit support
    • Experience in project accounting or WIP reporting environments
    • Experience supporting multinational or bilingual business operations

    Ready to Take the Next Step?

    If you're a bilingual accounting professional looking for a role where you can contribute strategically, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today to learn more.

    #HIACC

    Express Office: Pearl City

    945 Kamehameha Highway

    Unit 5

    Pearl City, HI 96782

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHonolulu, HI

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Consolidationunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budget Reportingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Planningunmatched
    • Financial Regulationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Japanese Languageunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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