Settlement Accounting Clerk
けっさんがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job that handles a company's monthly and annual financial closings, including preparation of financial statements, tax filings, audit correspondence, and more.
Description
Settlement accounting clerks handle tasks related to a company's monthly and annual closings, such as journal entry input, closing adjustment entries, trial balance preparation, and financial statement creation. They also assist with tax return preparation, respond to accounting audits, manage fixed assets, perform inventory valuation, and act as a liaison with tax accountants and audit firms. Accuracy and timely processing are required, along with skills in operating cloud accounting software or ERP systems and aggregation/analysis using Excel.
Future Outlook
With the spread of cloud accounting and RPA, simple tasks will become increasingly automated, but demand for personnel with advanced analytical skills and tax response capabilities is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Adheres to Deadlines / Cautious / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Accounting Clerk → Closing Manager → Finance Staff → Accounting Director → CFO
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Excel (Advanced) / Financial Statement Preparation
Recommended Skills
English (Accounting Terms) / Excel (Advanced) / Fixed Asset Management / Tax Filing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analysis is essential in journal entries and financial statement preparation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small numerical errors can have significant impacts. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Ability to accurately handle large volumes of numbers is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Deadline adherence is required for tasks such as closing settlements. |
| Stress Tolerance | Monthly and annual closing periods are busy seasons, requiring stress tolerance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, so advanced creativity is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Exam Grade 3
- Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Certification (Grade 2 or higher)
Aliases
- Closing Clerk
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