About the Role
As a member of our Accounting Staff, you will be part of the team that keeps our finances accurate and organized. You will handle invoices, receipts and payments, keep our records in order, and support monthly closing and tax preparation. Your work will connect our warehouses, vendors and clients, and every figure you enter helps the company run smoothly and make good decisions. This position suits someone who is careful and organized, enjoys working with numbers and documents, and wants to build a solid foundation in Japanese accounting practice. You will work in a multinational team where Japanese is the main working language and team members from many countries support each other every day. We welcome both experienced candidates and those starting their careers.
Key Responsibilities

Document Management

• Collect, check and organize invoices, receipts and supporting financial documents

• Make sure documents follow company policies and regulatory requirements, and return incomplete or non-compliant ones

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Enter invoice data accurately and on time, and check it against purchase orders and delivery notes

• Prepare payment schedules and support timely payments to vendors

• Monitor incoming payments, match them with bank statements and follow up on overdue accounts

Bookkeeping and Reconciliation

• Keep financial data accurate and consistent

• Assist with monthly closing by preparing documents and summaries

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and help resolve discrepancies with other departments

Tax Administration Support

• Gather documents for tax filings and enter basic data for consumption tax, withholding tax and other statutory requirements

• Prepare documentation for external tax advisors and auditors

Filing and Reporting

• Maintain organized physical and digital financial records

• Prepare simple reports on invoice status, payment progress and transactions

• Provide documents for internal and external audits

Communication

• Work with other departments to collect missing documents or resolve inconsistencies

• Communicate with vendors and clients about invoices and payments

• Answer basic questions about accounting processes

Required Qualifications

• Good Japanese reading and speaking skills (you will work with invoices, receipts and bank documents written in Japanese, including kanji)

• Good computer skills, especially Excel for data entry

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Good communication skills and professional manners

• Able to work on-site at our Kazo head office (this is not a remote position)

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field

• Experience in AP/AR, bookkeeping or office administration

• Familiarity with accounting software (Yayoi, freee, SAP, QuickBooks). This is an advantage but not required

• JLPT N2 or above (N3 applicants may also be considered)

• Conversational English for communication with international team members and vendors

Who Can Apply
We welcome both experienced candidates and entry-level applicants. Students graduating soon with an accounting background are also encouraged to apply.