Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Work Style: Hybrid (4 days in-office / 1 day remote)
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7-hour workday
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 (DOE)
A well-established Japanese global trading company is seeking an Accountant to join its Accounting & Finance team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative international business environment while supporting accounting operations across multiple business units.
The company offers an excellent work-life balance with a 7-hour workday, a hybrid work schedule, and minimal overtime outside of month-end and year-end closing periods
The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger and supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and experience working with ERP systems.
This role works closely with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.
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Maintain general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and profit & loss statements for assigned business units.
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Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss accounts, including inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
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Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
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Prepare and post journal entries.
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Review and process employee expense reports.
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Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
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Support daily cash management activities.
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Assist with internal control procedures and compliance initiatives.
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Support external and internal audits during quarterly and annual closing.
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Assist with forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
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Support regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.
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Prepare financial reports and analyses for management.
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Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
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1–4 years of General Ledger (G/L) accounting experience.
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Understanding of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and other analytical functions.
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Experience using SAP or another ERP system.
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Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
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Understanding of internal controls.
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Japanese language skills are a plus but not required.
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Experience working in an international or trading company environment is preferred.
The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
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Annual performance bonus
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401(k) retirement plan
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PPO medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Paid vacation (more than two weeks / 12 business days)
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Gym membership reimbursement
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Hybrid work schedule (4 days in-office / 1 day remote)
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Additional workplace flexibility based on business needs
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Stable work environment with excellent work-life balance
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build a long-term career with a stable global organization that values teamwork, professional development, and employee well-being.
