White Rabbit Japan is working to elevate e-commerce between Japanese sellers and overseas buyers. At the core of this effort are our Japan Rabbit and Blackship products. Japan Rabbit makes buying from Japan hassle-free for thousands of people and businesses worldwide. Blackship makes forwarding packages from Japan faster and easier for businesses and individuals.

As an Accountant at White Rabbit

You’ll be responsible for critical accounting and finance tasks to support our fast growing business, including (but not limited to): month end close, AP, AR, payroll, tax, compliance, and financial reporting & forecasting.

Job Description

As a self-motivated financial professional, you can operate independently and are committed to maintaining timely, accurate, and complete financial records. You will lead the day-to-day accounting function, with the support of our outsourced accounting partners.Our executives and managers will rely on you to produce timely financial reports critical to manage our business effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close process, including reconciliations and consolidation, and prepare statements, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including management reports required for internal reporting purposes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the business objective
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce the time to close and improve the accuracy of underlying accounting records
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of internal controls and policies
• Coordinate and manage tax filings and compliance in Japan and abroad
• Implement automation of accounting processes and other special projects

First 90 Days

• Within 30 days, you will fully understand the accounting for our business, including the month-end close process, the different components of our financial statements, and the key priorities and roadmap for the accounting function.
• Within 60 days, you will lead month-end close with the support of our outsourced accounting partners and identify areas to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our financial reporting.
• Within 90 days, you will have identified and begun to execute on process improvements, internal controls, and automation / real-time cost reporting.

If you are excited about the opportunity to join our diverse and fast-growing team, we encourage you to submit your application. We look forward to learning more about your skills and experience.

Who You Are

You are someone who loves finance and numbers. You have accounting experience in a high-growth environment, have seen what “best-in-class” for an accounting function looks like, and are ambitious to execute toward that. You understand how to find and fix gaps, improve processes, write documentation, and make our reporting airtight.

You have extraordinary attention to detail, the capacity to work under ambiguity, and the ability to execute with strong judgment. You are a clear and excellent communicator, both verbal and written. You can easily translate technical concepts into layman's terms for a broader audience.

You want to join a startup elevating e-commerce between Japanese sellers and overseas buyers. You want to gain more international exposure and work with a globally diverse team.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting controls
• Experience with Quickbooks and/or any major Japanese accounting software
• 2-6+ years of progressive experience, including in-house accounting experience; bonus points for experience in a high-growth startup environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced proficiency in Japanese (minimum N2 level) and conversational English
• Strong self-management abilities, capable of prioritizing tasks and delivering results consistently in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
• Proven ability to identify and drive process and system improvements
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proven track record of maintaining a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and recordkeeping

Work Environment

• International Exposure: Engage in a globally diverse work atmosphere
• Location: Based at our bustling hub in Motomachi, Yokohama
• Dress Code: Embrace casual comfort