Senior Accountant
Tastemade
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With studios in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, USA and most recently in the UK and France, we are looking to add to our global finance and accounting team with an experienced professional based in our Tokyo studio.
The ideal candidate would have a passion for food & travel and knowledge of digital media, digital platforms, and digital productions. The candidate would also have a proven track record of managing multiple priorities at once to support and fulfill the strategic objectives of a highly cross-functional organization. A unique opportunity exists to join our Japan operations at the ground floor, growing with our European operations as we execute our methodology which has created Tastemade as one of the fastest-growing digital brands of our day.
Who you are:
• Unflappable & Super Organized. You keep your cool while managing multiple priorities simultaneously and are the master of a tried-and-true system for keeping on top of your to-do list.
• Accurate & Detail Oriented. You're able to quickly spot errors and discrepancies, in the fine details and big picture.
• Dynamic. You flourish in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Hands-on. You'll get them dirty, and aren't afraid of it
• Highly adaptable. You love change, creating and refining new processes constantly innovating and re-creating the wheel
What you'll do:
• Manage the end to end AP process for production and corporate vendors completing weekly payment runs
• Manage the end to end AR and collection process
• Manage expense reimbursements and corporate card reconciliation process
• Oversee cash flow requirements, prepare bank reconciliations and manage petty cash process
• Own the month end close procedure, including preparation of Balance Sheet support schedules and journal entries is a plus
• Work with local accountants for completion of accurate and timely Consumption tax returns, tax obligations, payroll entries and accruals
• Manage customer and project-accounting records in Netsuite for the Japan
• Assist producers with tracking budgets, setting up efficient processes
• Assist with any other ad hoc analysis or reports as needed
• Assist with external financial audits
• Interface with other departments to gain an understanding of business streams and obtain necessary information
• Identify the opportunities to shape the existing accounting processes and practices
• Assist with general corporate and administrative functions for the region
What you'll bring:
• 2-5 years of Accounting experience
• BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar
• Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken)
• Experience with accounting systems (Netsuite preferred)
• Working knowledge of Japan GAAP, IFRS, and commonly-used practices, and procedures within Accounting & Finance (accruals, capitalizing, amortizing, matching principle)
• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment
• Flexibility and willingness to work closely and learn within a team environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent Excel and math skills including formulas, subtotals, V-lookups, etc.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• A smile. We like those around here
• A passion for Tastemade and a can-do attitude
Bonus points if you have...
• Netsuite experience
• Experience working with large global advertising customers
• Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Experience working with digital media, content creation companies
• Experience working with production/media industry in an accounting capacity
Perks:
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Flexible vacation days
• Apple iMac, MacBook or equivalent hardware
• Colleagues who are fellow food & travel lovers!
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