Accountant and General Affairs Coordinator

Summary

Join Alpaca, a leading brokerage infrastructure technology company, as an Accountant and General Affairs Coordinator in Japan. This dual role combines financial tasks such as securities accounting, capital adequacy ratio calculations, and financial reporting with general office management and employee welfare support. You will work directly with the Japanese securities business while contributing to a dynamic global organization. The position requires proven accounting experience, strong financial knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in Japanese and English is essential. The role is primarily remote but requires in-office attendance 1-2 times per week in Tokyo. Alpaca offers competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounting, ideally with a focus on securities accounting or general accounting
• Strong knowledge of capital adequacy ratio calculations and financial regulations
• Ability to prepare and manage financial reports
• Familiarity with payment operations, including invoicing and employee reimbursements
• Experience in general affairs or office management, including handling mail and equipment
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members in Japan and globally
• Solid numerical and logical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software
• Fluency in Japanese and English
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English

Responsibilities

• Handle securities-related accounting tasks or general accounting responsibilities
• Calculate and verify the capital adequacy ratio
• Perform monthly accounting processes, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately
• Oversee cash management processes, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
• Manage payment processes, including handling invoices, employee advances, and other related tasks
• Generate various internal financial reports as required by the organization, working closely with the global finance team to ensure alignment and accuracy
• Prepare and submit reports for external use, including coordinating with related departments to gather necessary information
• Handle the receipt and dispatch of all incoming and outgoing mail
• Oversee the management of PCs, monitors, and other office equipment
• Manage access to the office by controlling IDs at the office entrance
• Assist in managing employee welfare programs and initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health benefits start on day 1. In the US this includes Medical, Dental, Vision. In Canada, this includes supplemental health care. In Japan, you are offered local benefits. Internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card