Accountant (Bilingual - Japanese/English)
6 days ago
Accounting
Job Description
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
Salary Range:
$64,000 - $79,000 (Depending on Experience)
Higher salary may be considered for exceptional candidates
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
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:
- Maintain subsidiary accounting records and manage various accounting transactions
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and internal reports
- Coordinate with external audit firms for quarterly and annual reviews
- Analyze operational and financial data; prepare variance reports comparing budget vs. actual
- Ensure compliance with SOX regulations and audit requirements
- Support preparation of tax-related documents and manage bank transactions
- 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
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)
- 1-2 rounds (onsite or online)
- Reference and background checks required
To apply, please send resume to asakashita@pasona.com
Job Details
City: Seattle
State: WA
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High: 79000.00
Salary Low: 64000.00
Languages: English;Japanese
Hours of Operation:
Benefits:
Contact Information
Job Owner: Ayu Butterfield
Job Owner Email : abutterfield@pasona.com
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