Director of Accounting, Japan

Company Description:

We provide exceptional solutions to protect the priceless digital assets of organizations in need of full scale, comprehensive data, and ransomware protection. Established in 1983, Arcserve is the world’s most experienced provider of business continuity solutions that safeguard multi-generational IT infrastructures with applications and systems in any location, on premises and in the cloud. Organizations in over 150 countries around the world rely on Arcserve’s highly efficient, integrated technologies and expertise to eliminate the risk of data loss and extended downtime while reducing the cost and complexity of backing up and restoring data by up to 50 percent.

Job Summary:

The Director of Accounting plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the company's Tokyo office. This position involves managing a wide range of accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Purchase Orders (PO), Accounts Payable (AP), commission calculations, order processing, fixed asset management, taxation, and general accounting tasks. The incumbent will ensure compliance with Japan GAAP and US GAAP standards while collaborating closely with various internal teams and external stakeholders. The Director of Accounting maintains accurate financial records, facilitates timely payments, and provides valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented individual, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

General Ledger:

• Prepare journal entries for payrolls, accruals, marketing funds, rebates, etc.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts excluding revenue.
• Prepare weekly payment schedules and collection projections.
• Register fixed assets and post related invoices.
• Register and maintain fixed asset schedules under Japan GAAP.
• Prepare Trial Balances (TB) and Financial Statements under Japan GAAP.
• Participate in US GAAP audit.

Tax:

• Reconcile consumption tax (Input and Output tax).
• Prepare tax accruals under Japan GAAP.
• Prepare Account details and Summaries of Statements for corporate tax returns.
• Prepare and file Establishment tax returns.
• Prepare and file annual Withholding Income Tax reports.
• Prepare and file depreciable fixed asset tax returns.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Issue consolidated invoices to customers and post consumption tax.
• Perform cash application of collections from customers.
• Reconcile payment notices from customers to our records.
• Post credit memos.
• Reconcile AR balances and review AR aging reports.

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Post purchase invoices.
• Reconcile AP balances and review AP aging reports.
• Prepare payments to vendors and employees, ensuring timely bank payments.
• Review and pay employees’ expense reports.
• Manage local bank accounts in Japan, ensuring the collection and transfer of funds to foreign bank accounts and for payment of various taxes.

Commissions Management:

• Prepare monthly revenue reports for commission purposes.
• Calculate commissions for salespeople and send the attainment reports.
• Submit commission templates for payroll.

Order Processing:

• Review and approve IRF, upgrade orders, and daily shipping schedules.
• Maintain MSP orders list.
• Review and approve RMA and update RMA in Salesforce.
• Review the shipping list and confirm that the fulfillment emails are delivered.
• Review monthly booking reports.

Purchase Orders (PO):

• Review PO requests for Appliance orders and issue POs.
• Review PO requests for marketing, IT, and other expenses and issue POs.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. 
• Seven plus years of progressively responsible experience for a small or mid-sized company or a division of a large corporation.          
• Bilingual Japanese and English.

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations a plus.  
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint.
• Expertise with ERP/Accounting systems.
• Experience working for a technology company with multi-national operations a plus.
• Experience working with NAVision (Business Central), NetSuite and Concur a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. Professional office environment.
  2. Flexibility to work from home or hybrid.
  3. Generous paid holidays. Personal Time Off

Arcserve is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities or duties.  Arcserve reserves the right to amend to meet legal, business and organizational requirements as necessary.