Location:
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job ID:
R0128929
Date Posted:
2026-05-08
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.
Profession (Job Category):
Finance
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Accounts Payable/Receivable Entry Professional to manage and process financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all accounting records for Hitachi, Ltd. This role is crucial for maintaining healthy financial operations and supporting both vendor and customer relationships.
Job Responsibilities:**
* Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and matching with purchase orders and receiving reports.
* Prepare and process electronic payments and checks for vendor invoices.
* Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and promptly.
* Monitor accounts receivable to identify overdue accounts and initiate collection efforts.
* Process and apply customer payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and credit card payments.
* Maintain accurate and organized financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
* Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
* Communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers regarding financial inquiries.
* Identify and suggest improvements to accounts payable and receivable processes for increased efficiency.
Job Qualifications:**
* High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
* 1-3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable role.
* Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
* Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
* Excellent data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
