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Rakuten International

Sr. Accountant Fixed Assets

United States

Job Description:

Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company's mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee our Fixed Assets and Accounts Receivable. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a complete and accurately recorded fixed asset register, ensuring proper recording of purchase, disposal, and depreciation of company assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general ledger accounting for fixed assets, which includes, general ledger oversight, month-end close, financial reporting, period over period analysis and adhering to internal controls. This individual will also be involved in several ad-hoc accounting, reporting projects and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

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In this role, you will assist in the coordination of corporate accounting activities, participating in monthly close processes for general ledger accounts in accordance with IFRS and GAAP standards. You will create accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences and may also be responsible for reporting to external audiences. You will ensure financial statements are accurately recorded, reconciled, and maintained in compliance with financial transaction recording standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, maintains and manages the company's fixed asset register.
  • Records the cost of newly acquired fixed assets, track existing fixed assets, record depreciation, and account for the disposition of fixed assets.
  • Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to fixed assets.
  • Ensures all fixed asset transactions are in compliance with company policies and IFRS.
  • Liaises with auditors and tax team to support the audit of fixed assets.
  • Performs detailed analysis of fixed assets, and provides insights into fluctuations and alert management of any issues you may identify.
  • Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to fixed assets.
  • Collaborates with other departments to streamline purchase, utilization, and disposal of fixed assets.
  • Provides technical accounting IFRS guidance and support to all company departments.
  • Participates in the ongoing development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures.
  • Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements and best practices by utilizing the Kaizen approach and RPA.
  • Collaborates with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate and efficient integration of payroll data into the general ledger
  • Leads the preparation of financial statements and reports related to fixed assets, and provide detailed analysis and commentary.
  • Assists with internal and external audit requests, maintain and review J-SOX documentation including system understanding, process and transaction flows, to maintain effective controls.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • 1+ years of experience in Fixed Assets, with a strong understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards related to fixed assets, including IFRS 16, accounting for leases.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel functions and formulas, including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, pivot tables and IF statements
  • Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets for financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, Oracle Cloud experience is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll and benefits issues
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables to quick schedules.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5-7 years relevant work experience required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA or other relevant certification a plus

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Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team

Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the base compensation for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.

USD $57,672.00 - $98,280.00 annually

Client-provided location(s): United States; New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Rakuten-RakutenAmericas-1020937
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Asian founded/led