Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to support our Japan legal entity's financial operations. Based in Seoul or Shanghai office, you will collaborate closely with local Japanese team to handle day-to-day general ledger accounting, accounts payable, payment preparations, and month-end closing activities. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Closing: Support day-to-day general accounting tasks, prepare and post journal entries, and assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles under US GAAP and corporate reporting standards.
Accounts Payable & Payment Processing: Review vendor invoices, verify supporting documents against tax and internal control requirements, and prepare electronic bank payments (cash disbursement files). Accounts Receivable & Cash Application: Monitor customer aging reports, process billing and credit notes, and record timely cash application/bank receipts while following up on overdue balances. Account Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and investigate/resolve open items in a timely manner.
Compliance & Statutory Support: Assist with consumption tax (JCT) review preparation, annual audit requests, and statutory reporting requirements for the Japan entity. Cross-Border Collaboration: Liaise proactively with local Japanese counterparts, shared service colleagues, and internal stakeholders to resolve transaction discrepancies and streamline accounting workflows. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 3–4 years of relevant accounting or finance operations experience, ideally within a multinational corporate environment or regional shared service center.
Japanese GAAP or Tax experiences are preferred but not mandatory. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Language Proficiency: English: Advanced written English proficiency is required for formal email communications, system postings, and corporate documentation. Conversational/business spoken English is preferred. Japanese: Conversational or business proficiency (reading business emails and invoices) is preferred but not mandatory.
System & Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (especially for SAP ERP) is strongly preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (lookup functions, pivot tables, and data reconciliation). Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to tight financial deadlines. Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, reconciliation methodologies, and internal controls. Collaborative mindset with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
What We Offer Opportunity to gain exposure to multi-entity regional accounting operations across Asia-Pacific. Collaborative and supportive regional finance team environment. Opportunities for professional growth and system expertise development.
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