Accountant

Role Overview

• Input, control, and processing of student payments and charges for student programs
• Administer accounts receivable as well as processing refunds for student programs
• Reconciliation of student department bank accounts and credit card data
• Handle email and phone inquiries in both English and Japanese
• Assist with tax preparation and filing
• Support account receivable functions in regards to special student processing and intercompany transactions
• Review internal financial documents and forms (e.g., expense reports, payment requests, cash advance requests) for accuracy and compliance with both internal and external policies
• Provide feedback and request corrections and resubmission as needed
• Prepare vendor payments by bank transfer in a timely manner
• Process employee expense reimbursement
• Prepare any other cash or bank transfer payments in an appropriate manner
• Handle cash advance requests, settlement and repayment
• Receive cash repayment by departments and deposit to the bank account
• Record journal entries for all relevant transactions on a daily basis during monthly closings
• Create and maintain vendor IDs, including updates to bank account information
• Communicate with vendors and employees regarding inquiries on payments
• Organize and file all related documents and vouchers appropriately
• Perform other administrative roles assigned by the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

• Native-level Japanese and working proficiency in English (oral and written)
• Intermediate Excel skills
• A few years of accounting work experience
• Nissho Bookkeeping Certification (any level) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player with strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.

Benefits

• Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year.
• Approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year.
• Japanese social insurance and pension.
• Commuting/telework allowance.
• A welfare-discount program membership.
• Retirement payment system.
• Tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.