Position Title: Accounting Manager Department: Accounting & Finance
Location: Los Angeles, CA – US Headquarters Reports to:
Vice President of Accounting & Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 DOE
General Position Summary
This position is responsible for managing accounting and tax tasks including, but not limited to, daily accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivables, monthly and year-end losing and reporting, audit preparation, and other related duties as assigned. The scope of the tasks is not limited to Company US but to various SPCs (Special Purpose Company) that which Company make investment to. The Accounting Manager will be working and communicating with various outside counterparties, such as investment counterparties, financial auditors, tax advisors, tax authorities,
and the parent company in Japan, as necessary.
Essential Job Functions
Full-Cycle Accounting
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Verify payment requests, cash transfer requests, and post all bills and payment entries or journal entries for Company US and SPCs.
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Prepare payments by wire transfer, ACH, print checks, or intra-bank transfer for Company US and all SPCs, and proceed for approval.
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Coordinate all bank account-related matters as a point of contact.
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Verify and process cash receipts and post journal entries for Company US and SPCs.
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Perform bank reconciliation for Company US and SPCs.
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Record and reconcile financial transactions.
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Reconcile all transactions by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance.
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Stop/Void payments as necessary and handle rejection alerts from the banks.
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Check and verify employee experience reimbursement requests, post bill entries on the accounting system, and create ACH payments.
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Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. Maintain historical records.
Tax and Reports
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Receive, control and forward tax information from JVs, such as Form K-1, with partners.
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Prepare miscellaneous reports to authorities for miscellaneous taxes, such as Form 1099, 1042, property tax, and business tax, by coordinating with outside vendors.
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Manage necessary corporate tax coordination, such as estimated tax, extension, and provision, with outside tax return preparer.
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Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation.
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Monitor tax filing status and make necessary coordination with tax authority.
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Research, select, and review corporate tax applications for existing and new projects.
- Coordinate and solve tax issues with outside parties such as auditors and partners.
- Assist acquisition activity by simulating corporate tax, as necessary.
Finance
- Monitor and project daily cash flow for company operation and make necessary coordination with the headquarters.
- Support the Vice President of Finance for projects and activities.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance or a related field from a four-year college or university.- At least seven (7) years of experience in accounting and/or finance in a public company or its subsidiary and/or real estate industry preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with Corporate/HQ level of Accounting is a must.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and complex accounting matters.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proficiency in accounting/financial software and experience with system implementation are a plus.
- Thorough understanding of internal control design and practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. and International taxation.
- Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
- Bilingual Japanese/English or minimum proficiency (Read/Write/Speak) in Japanese is necessary.
CPA certification is highly beneficial but not required.
Yes. Currently 1 for Sr. Accountant.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position.
Work Environment: Hybrid (at least working for 3 days per week in Los Angeles Office)
Noise Levels: Moderate
General office equipment including phones, fax, copier, personal computers, printer, scanners, etc.- Software includes the use of Windows operating system and MS Office.
- Accounting Software (Sage 50)
To apply please email resume to htakami@pasona.com