Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing tasks
• Point of contact for accounting questions related to overseas subsidiaries (accounting is outsourced for these subsidiaries)
• Audit firm interactions (financial audits, internal controls)
• Internal control-related tasks
• Tax return filings
• Other related tasks

Position Highlights:

• The role is not limited to a narrow scope, allowing you to think critically, ask questions, and contribute to process improvements and system building.
• As part of a small team, you will gain experience in all aspects of the accounting process, from monthly to annual closing.
• The General Manager has experience in audit firms (CPA), the Manager has experience in accounting for listed companies, and team members are professionals with long-standing experience in tax accountant firms. If you have any questions, the team culture encourages easy communication and mutual learning.
• The team holds study sessions, and if necessary, the company covers the cost of additional study or seminars.

Work Environment:

• The company has a diverse and open culture, offering an environment where you can take on challenges and set personal goals.
• Remote work is available across the company. Although the rules may vary by department or unit, the accounting unit allows for remote work once you are familiar with the tasks and can work independently with coordination from team members. However, during the initial stages, you will be required to work from the office to familiarize yourself with the work.
• The beginning of each month involves a heavier workload due to monthly closing, which may result in overtime. To reduce overtime, we have regular progress meetings to address issues and ensure thorough planning.

Tools Used:

• Google, Microsoft 365, Slack, etc.
• Accounting Tools: Money Forward Cloud Series, WizLabo, etc.

Essential Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting at a company
• Business-level English and native-level Japanese

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of at least Level 2 in the Japanese bookkeeping certification (Nissho Bookkeeping)
• Experience in cost accounting
• Experience working at a tax accountant firm

Ideal Candidate:

• Comfortable with communication (verbal and written) as the role involves collaboration with various departments
• Motivated to take on challenges, eager to learn specialized knowledge, and willing to expand your skill set and responsibilities
• Able to think critically, form hypotheses, collaborate with stakeholders, and execute tasks efficiently

​​​​​​- OVERTIME WORK (​時間外労働): Yes 
- AVERAGE MONTHLY OT (残業月平均):  30 hrs
- SOCIAL INSURANCE (加入保険): 健康保険、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険
- HOLIDAYS (休日): 土、日、祝日
- OTHER (その他):  

Our client is a spacetech start-up that utilizes data to offer business solutions.