Join a fast-growing robotics startup as a Bilingual Bookkeeper, supporting financial operations that bridge Japan and the U.S. You will manage bookkeeping tasks, ensure compliance, and implement workflows that strengthen global finance processes. This is a rare opportunity to be a foundation member working alongside veteran entrepreneurs driving innovation in Japan's workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Issue invoices, track receivables, and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Record bank entries, cash transactions, expenses, and credit card activity in QuickBooks.
- Enter bills, schedule payments, and maintain vendor master data.
- Maintain documentation, support year-end audits, and enforce internal controls.
- Standardize workflows between the U.S. back office and Japan; create SOPs and checklists.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience in Japan with exposure to U.S. processes.
- Strong reconciliation skills and month-end closing experience.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and experience collaborating with payroll/accounting vendors such as Tricor.
Languages:
- Fluent in both Japanese and English (speaking, reading, writing).
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Fluent (for local bookkeeping and compliance).
- English: Fluent (for U.S. back office communication and reporting).
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a startup environment.
- Familiarity with international accounting practices.
About the Company
Our client is a robotics startup with strong funding, dedicated to creating impactful solutions for Japan's workforce. The company combines entrepreneurial drive with advanced technology to build products that solve real societal challenges.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive contract compensation with benefits.
- Opportunity to be a foundation member in a high-growth startup.
- Collaborate with veteran entrepreneurs who have shaped global tech industries.
- Exposure to U.S. and Japan accounting practices.
- Work in an environment that values innovation, impact, and growth.
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