Accountant

The Role

As an  Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting the controller’s team, with a focus on Japanese operations. You will be reporting to the Finance Manager in Japan and take part in delivering a great service experience to our Japanese customers and vendors. You will be handling global taxation and working closely with colleagues across the company to ensure that transactions are accurate and timely. This role will also be supporting non-Japanese entities. 

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of our business operations in Japan.
• Support customers during the onboarding process and address their inquiries.
• Review vendor invoices to ensure compliance with local regulations (Invoice Regulation, Sales Tax, Withholding Tax).
• Prepare and send client invoices accurately and in compliance with local requirements.
• Verify customer data by performing compliance checks.
• Assist with Japanese banking operations, including payments, receipts, and communication with the bank.
• Coordinate with the tax consultant to ensure accurate accounting treatment.

General:

• Assist controllers in completing their monthly tasks per set timelines, including reconciling (monthly), calculating taxes/VAT, and assisting with audits.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for multiple countries
• Reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and consistency in recording financial transactions
• Support the year-end closing processes, including complex journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, inter-company balances and transfer pricing adjustments
• Assist with external audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations to auditors
• Ad-hoc business projects as well as automation projects and processes improvement 

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience of Accounting and Bookkeeping processes, audit, tax and other regulatory compliances
• Nissho Boki 2, US CPA or equivalent will be an advantage
• Proficient in Netsuite accounting software - advantage
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
• A keen eye for detail to identify and rectify numerical errors or discrepancies
• Experience with assisting the preparation of corporate tax returns, Sales Tax and Withholding Tax returns
• Good understanding of Japanese Invoice system (インボイス制度）and Sales tax (消費税）
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Japanese 
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral)
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

Nice To Have

• Big 4 experience, multi-national organization

Why Work With Us

• We are humble, hungry, intelligent and collaborative. Work alongside teammates who value curiosity, kindness, and shared success.
• Competitive Compensation – Earn a salary and benefits that reflect your skills and impact.
• Parental Leave – Take meaningful time to bond with your growing family.
• Flexible Work Environment – Balance life and work with adaptable schedules.
• Global Team + Mindset – Join a diverse, international team that thinks beyond borders.
• Home Office Setup – Get the gear and support you need to work comfortably from anywhere.
• Professional Development – Grow your skills with training and learning sessions.
• Internal Mobility – Explore new global roles and career paths without leaving the company.
• Team Outings – Connect and celebrate with colleagues through regular social events.

Our Values

• Be a Stickler for Details - we think about the details when making decisions and ensure we haven’t overlooked anything.
• Debate, Decide, Deliver - Candexers foster a culture of open debate so we can make the right decision.
• Innovate to Simplify - we continuously look for simpler ways to do everything.
• Follow Through, Follow Up - we are always moving the ball forward – when we say we will do something, we do it.
• Attract & Develop the Best - we expect each hire to raise the bar, and once they start, they should continue to develop their skills with the support of leadership.
• Keep an Obsessive Customer Focus - our customers’ satisfaction is our obsession, and we will stop at nothing to make their experience simple & flawless.
• Learn & Be Curious - we foster an environment of continual learning and encourage challenging questions and believe curiosity drives innovation and improvement.
• Act with Integrity & Professionalism - we act with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles – ensuring our actions align with our values.