North American renewable energy firm offering potential for 100% remote work

This role would suit a self-motivated, results-oriented individual who is comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment and has the ability to work in a team environment while also driving tasks forward themselves. You will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all accounting and tax regulations.
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Prepares daily/monthly journal entries to the accounting system.

Key competencies include:

 Minimum 3 years of work experience in general accounting.
 Excellent written and oral communications skills in Japanese and Business level English skills required, or excellent written and oral communications skills in English with business level Japanese skills.
 Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
 GL Accounting experience.
 Deep understanding of financial statements and their inter-relationships
 Demonstrated ability to coordinate and multi-task a variety of activities including cross-functional interaction internally.
 Significant attention to detail and a high level of organization.
 A strong desire to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an opportunity to progress.
 Effective analysis and interpretation of contractual documents.
 Advanced Microsoft Excel/Word capabilities; hands-on accounting and NetSuite software experience preferred.
 Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

Essential Responsibilities: Accounting and Reporting
 Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
 Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
 Prepares daily/monthly journal entries to the accounting system.
 Works with IT and others on the finance and accounting team to implement system, reporting, and process improvements for Japan accounting.
 Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
 Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
 Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
 Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
 Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
 Maintains financial security by following internal controls.