Assistant Accounting Manager - Japanese Trading company

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Nippon Steel Trading Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of public company in Japan and engages in the import, export and distribution of various products in North and South America. We are looking to add an assistant accounting manager to support rapidly growing business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform month-end close including posting AJE and preparing financial reports

Communicate with other department to resolve issues and reconcile subledgers

Prepare semi-annual budget

Prepare or review cash flow forecast

Review sales tax returns and census reporting

Train and supervise a group of accounting staff

Maintain a positive working environment that reflect company's values

Work with internal auditors, external auditors and external tax team to ensure timely reporting

Communicate with subsidiaries and affiliates as well as parent company for various reporting

Identify and implement process improvements

Implement and monitor effective internal controls

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

CPA preferred

Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting

Previous public accounting experience is a plus

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.

Excellent time and project management skills.

Ability to adapt to new technology.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (ex. VLOOKUP and Pivot table)

Experience using Microsoft GP is a plus.

Fluent in English

Legally authorized to work in the United States