Accounting Associate – MMLAC

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Marubeni America Corporation

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Associate to support a broad range of accounting, treasury, reporting, compliance, and operational finance functions. This role will be responsible for daily cash management, transaction funding support, month-end and year-end close activities, tax and audit support, payroll coordination, expense processing, and regulatory/administrative reporting.

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable working across multiple priorities in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily cash positions and prepare short- to mid-term cash flow forecasts
• Support funding execution, bank borrowings, and short-term investment activities
• Review loan-related documents and assist with funding and financing activities
• Track loan balances, interest accruals, interest income/expense, and related payments
• Prepare invoices and funding-related notices
• Prepare payment instructions and ensure supporting documentation is properly retained
• Review accounting records and reconcile financial data
• Prepare financial reports and reporting packages for headquarters/management
• Assist with monthly tax-related entries, including income tax and deferred tax
• Prepare annual tax support documents such as 1099/1042-related materials
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare schedules, and provide supporting documentation
• Validate payroll reports and maintain payroll documentation
• Process employee reimbursements, travel and entertainment expenses, and recurring operating expenses
• Manage corporate card reconciliations and expense reporting
• Assist with insurance renewals, premium payments, and insurance-related documentation
• Support business registrations, license renewals, and regulatory filings
• Maintain electronic document management systems for contracts and transaction records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting, finance, or audit experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services, lending, treasury, or corporate accounting
• Exposure to audit, tax support, payroll, or regulatory reporting
• Experience working with intercompany transactions and headquarters reporting
• Japanese/English bilingual skills

Marubeni America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability