Accounting & Administration Assistant Manager or Manager -Japanese Bilingual

<Overview>

The Manager is responsible for accurate reporting of all financial statements for properties.

<Job Details & Responsibilities>

• Manages the Property Accounting/Administration Division to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports and analyses including, but not limited to, internal and external financial statements.
• Manage and monitor day-to-day operational accounting activities (property payables, receivables, tenant lease charges, security deposits, etc.)
• Establish and maintain systems and internal controls which verify the integrity financial systems, processes, and data.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are documented and that all staff work is routinely reviewed in accordance with standard operating procedures and practices.
• Working with external public accounting firms (CPA) to ensure timely filed tax returns and tax payments for all properties managed and Investors.
• Responsible for recommending and enforcing the internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Work directly with PM Managers and Vendors to determine and meet all clients accounting needs.
• Develop, mentor, and manage accounting and administration team. Perform performance reviews and contribute to compensation conversations for staff.

<Requirements>

• General understanding of accounting principles, laws/regulations.
• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting software, such as QuickBooks, or property management accounting software experience.
• Ability to manage multiple activities/projects concurrently and prioritize accordingly.
• Tech savvy familiar with office applications or software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, QuickBooks, AppFolio, digital workload management, and comfortable learning new software programs.
• Bachelor or Associate degree
• Communication skills to effectively work with clients and colleagues both in English and Japanese.

<Preferences>

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (LOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, formulas, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience managing a team.