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Thermo Fisher ScientificThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
The Senior Accountant (General Ledger) will be responsible for General Ledger (GL) operations within the Japan Finance team. Specifically, this role involves independently creating and recording complex journal entries, reviewing account balances, performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial data, maintaining accounting-related documents, and leading monthly, quarterly, and annual closing operations within the assigned area. As a Band 5 position, it is expected that the individual will autonomously carry out accounting tasks with high accuracy and a sense of responsibility. In addition to a deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and General Ledger processes, the ability to appropriately apply the company's accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and make professional judgments is required. Furthermore, proactive communication with stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to independently resolve accounting and operational issues within the scope of responsibility, identify opportunities for business improvement, and lead cross-departmental projects. For complex or high-risk cases, the individual will escalate to the manager with analysis results, accounting opinions, and proposed solutions.
- More than 5 years of practical experience in accounting, finance departments, auditing firms, or accounting offices, or equivalent experience. - Advanced understanding of bookkeeping, journal entries, account characteristics, and General Ledger processes. - Practical experience in daily journal entry creation and closing operations. - Ability to extract, organize, and review accounting data using Excel. - Ability to pay attention to detail and perform tasks accurately within deadlines. - Excellent communication skills in Japanese. - Business-level English (reading and writing) for email, various documents, and system-related communications. - A business improvement mindset with the ability to discover and implement efficiency opportunities.
- Experience working in a foreign company or shared services environment. - Experience using ERP or accounting systems (SAP experience is a plus). - Basic knowledge of US GAAP, Japan GAAP, and the company's accounting policies. - Experience supporting tax, statutory reporting, auditing, and internal control operations. - Level 2 or higher in the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry bookkeeping certification, or equivalent accounting knowledge.
