Senior Accountant

-Position

Senior Accountant

-Summary

A U.S. subsidiary of a major Japanese company is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage and execute daily accounting operations of the Regional Headquarters. This role covers a broad range of responsibilities — from transactional processing (AP/AR, GL) to month-end closing, consolidated financial reporting, treasury management, and audit preparation. Due to the current team structure, this is a hands-on individual contributor role.

-Essential Duties

1. General Accounting & Financial Reporting

・Lead and execute month-end and year-end closing processes; prepare and post all journal entries (GL, Payroll, Accruals)

・Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor petty cash; reconcile balance sheet accounts

・Prepare monthly financial statements (BS/PL) and analyze variances against budget

・Maintain fixed assets ledger, record depreciation, and prepare data for Sales Tax and Income Tax filings in coordination with external CPAs

・Support day-to-day accounting operations for subsidiary companies when necessary

2. Transactional Accounting (AP/Expenses)

・Verify invoices against contracts/orders and process payments (Checks/Wires) in a timely manner; manage the full AP cycle

・Review and process employee expense reports (T&E) for accuracy and policy compliance

・Maintain organized financial records (digital/paper) and prepare vouchers/invoices for audit trails

3. Consolidation & Subsidiary Management

・Collect and review financial reporting packages from subsidiaries

・Actively reconcile intercompany transactions and balances among group companies

・Review financial reporting packages for GAAP compliance before consolidation

・Act as the primary contact for subsidiary accounting staff regarding accounting policies, system usage, and coding inquiries

4. Treasury & Cash Management

・Monitor cash position of the group; execute wire transfers and manage banking relationships

・Assist in cash flow forecasting and foreign exchange risk management

5. Audit Coordination & Administration

・Lead preparation of audit schedules; retrieve and organize supporting documents for interim and year-end audits

・Handle general office duties (phones, mail, office supplies) to ensure smooth operations

・Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement improvements (automation, ERP optimization)

・Update accounting manuals and guidelines to ensure standardized procedures

-Working Hours

9:00 - 18:00（Flexible schedule available, subject to manager approval）

8 hours/day

-Working Location

Los Angeles