We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join Square's Finance team in Japan. The first Accountant for Square Japan, you will provide accounting and financial oversight and will ensure Square Japan's financial records are complete and accurate. You will ensure financial close and reporting processes are consistent with Corporate requirements. You will facilitate the month-end close process, prepare monthly/annual reports, support statutory and compliance audits, reconciliations and research, analyse financial data, support of operational processes and do other ad hoc projects. You will report to the International Accounting & Statutory Reporting Lead in San Francisco.

You will:

• Manage accounting processes for Square's Japanese subsidiary

• Prepare journal entries, month end account reconciliations and flux analysis

• Provide updates and analyses for the Japanese entity during close meetings

• Address inquiries in Japan related to Square financials and quarterly board reports

• Research JGAAP accounting policies and develop procedures for proper accounting treatment of technical issues

• Help with US and Japanese statutory audits and tax returns by facilitating requests from external auditors and tax authorities Handle inquiries related to local tax-related matters directly with the Japan tax agency

• Maintain documentation to support compliance with legal and filing requirements

• Manage administrative tasks related to operational and regulatory needs, such as paper record-keeping and accounts-payable support

• Help with invoice management and help implement an electronic-based records system

• Manage accounts payable activities such as invoice processing and record keeping

• Work with Square's global Accounting, Procurement, Finance & Strategy, Tax , Counsel and Treasury teams to ensure international operational needs are met

• Drive initiatives for global process alignment across international entities and implement enhancements and improvements

• Implement processes and document controls to ensure SOX compliant internal control environment

• Perform other duties and ad hoc requests

You Have: 

• Ability to work with Japan-based customers in Japanese (writing and phone), and global Square colleagues in English (reading, writing and video meetings)

• Experience in accounting in Japan 

• Experience working for a Japanese branch/subsidiary of a foreign global company

• Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and experience using ERP systems

• Ability to analyse financial statements/schedules and write commentary to explain results/variances

• Expertise in JGAAP 

• Ability to perform operational and strategic work

• A process-driven approach, with natural curiosity

• Passion for Square and desire to help customers

• Proficiency in accounting research

• Efficiency and improvement-focused

Optional

• Experience with financial and tax audits

• Experience with international accounting

• Japan CPA license preferred (or equivalent Japanese degree in Accounting/Finance)

• Experience using Oracle/Hyperion

• Understanding of global entity structures and multi-country/currency environments

• Technology industry / large accounting firm experience

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness perks
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources