We are seeking a detail-oriented Japanese Bilingual Accounts Payable Specialist to manage end-to-end accounts payable processes for our Japan operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately processing invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, executing payments, and resolving discrepancies while ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, experience with ERP systems, and business-level fluency in both Japanese and English to effectively communicate with Japan-based vendors and internal stakeholders.

  Key Responsibilities

• Review, validate, code, and process high volumes of vendor invoices and employee expense reports within the company's ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite).
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices to ensure payment accuracy.
• Prepare and execute scheduled payment runs, including wire transfers, ACH, and checks, in accordance with company policies and vendor payment terms.
•  Support month-end closing activities by preparing accounts payable accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure all accounts payable transactions comply with internal controls, corporate policies, auditing standards, and applicable local tax regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Japan-based vendors, responding to inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account balances in both Japanese and English.
•  Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, misapplied payments, and missing invoices by collaborating with procurement and receiving teams.
•  Translate accounts payable-related documents, vendor communications, and process documentation between Japanese and English as required.