Accountant

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting operations (expense reviews, journal entries, reconciliations)
• Take ownership of selected balance sheet accounts and ensure timely and accurate reconciliations
• Ensure compliant and efficient processing of expense claims and vendor invoices
• Take responsibility for specific areas of month-end and year-end closing
• Maintain general ledger integrity and proper documentation
• Manage corporate credit card program including reconciliation and policy compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Tokyo and regional finance teams
• Contribute to finance projects and process improvement initiatives
• Identify issues and proactively propose improvements in accounting processes
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required
• Take ownership of selected balance sheet accounts and ensure timely and accurate reconciliations
• Ensure compliant and efficient processing of expense claims and vendor invoices
• Take responsibility for specific areas of month-end and year-end closing
• Maintain general ledger integrity and proper documentation
• Manage corporate credit card program including reconciliation and policy compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Tokyo and regional finance teams
• Contribute to finance projects and process improvement initiatives
• Identify issues and proactively propose improvements in accounting processes
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required
• Key Relationships
• All business Units within the Tokyo office
• Finance and Tax teams across related companies
• External vendors
• Qualifications and Experience
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Nissho Bookkeeping Certification (Level 2 or above preferred)
• CPA qualification is a plus

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance operations, including exposure to month-end close
• Familiarity with internal control framework is preferred
• Self-starter with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Skills & Knowledge
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (IFRS or JGAAP)
• Business-level proficiency in English
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Japanese consumption tax and withholding tax
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• ERP experience (SAP or similar)
• Expense systems (Concur etc.)
• Experience with internal control/compliance environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Who will Succeed in This Role
• Takes ownership and work proactively
• Is comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment
• Is interested in improving processes, not just executing tasks
• Candidates will be considered as they apply.
• Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:
• SN-Financial/Tax/Capital Market Regulations, SN-Data analytics / Quantitative Skills, SN-Financial Acumen, SN-Tech Savvy, SN-Accountability, SN-Accounting Principles, SN-Financial Modelling
• Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf
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• Job Posting End Date:
• 12-07-2026

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Accountant Location: Tokyo, Japan Application Deadline: July 12, 2026 About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

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