Accounting Assistant Manager

Teruko Weinberg, Inc., job recruitment agency, is looking to fill the following Accounting Assistant Manager for its client in CA – Gateway Cities:

Title: Accounting Assistant Manager – EJ or EC
Type: Direct
FLSA: Exempt
Location: CA – Gateway Cities
Work Style: In-person
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay Range: $78,000 – $90,000/year
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Life Insurance

Job Description:

• Support the Accounting Manager in monitoring and analyzing accounting data and producing financial reports and statements.
• Supervise all the accounting procedures and processes for the AR and AP teams.
• Manage ledger entries, banking reconciliations, and prepare monthly balance sheet statements.
• Investigate daily variances to identify errors, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures and systems that support internal controls and expenditure management.
• Assign correct accounting codes to invoices, files, and receipts to maintain accurate and well-organized records.
• Support compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards & procedures, applicable laws as well as Company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support the Accounting Manager in supervising, training and providing guidance to Accounting staff, including recruiting, interviewing and training new team members; provide constructive feedback, coaching, and conduct performance evaluations as needed.
• Improve workflow and efficiency during the ERP implementation process.
• Review payroll, vendor payments, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen.
• Business level Japanese; – Read/write/speak/listen.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or other related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting or other relevant experience required, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License and JSOX experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft based ERP systems (Business Central, Dynamics NAV), and QuickBooks.
• Advanced mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Strong organizational, leadership and time management skills.
• Proficiency in accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions.