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Mihee Kotatsu

Abilene,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented General Ledger and Accounts Payable Specialist with 8 years of experience managing retail accounts. Expertise in resolving account and data discrepancies with a high degree of professionalism, utilizing proprietary software and Intacct for optimal results. Demonstrated resourcefulness and accuracy in all financial tasks, supported by a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles. Committed to driving efficiency and ensuring financial integrity within dynamic environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Ledger and Accounts Payable Specialist

Godiva Japan, Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Managed GL & AP functions for a nationwide retail operation with 360 stores and over 2,000 employees.
  • Supported Finance operations for multiple departments: HR, Supply Chain, IT, Marketing, Sales & Merchandising, and E-commerce.
  • Executed monthly and annual AP closing processes; ensured compliance with internal audit standards for invoice documentation.
  • Implemented and promoted an automated journal entry system previously underutilized; tailored training for both requesters and accounting staff, achieving annual savings of ~60 work hours.
  • Leveraged trilingual proficiency (Korean – native, Japanese – native, English – business) to manage finance operations across Japan, Korea, and Australia markets, enabling fastest monthly and annual closing cycles.
  • Returned from maternity/childcare leave until Aug 2025

Accounts Payable Specialist

Indeed Japan K.K.
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Processed ~400 invoices per month for 100+ vendors; managed AP transactions, payments, and accruals.
  • Led the launch of Japan-based AP operations, transitioning from Singapore; adapted workflows to meet Japanese regulations while maintaining global standards.
  • Enhanced unpaid balance management from 65% to 95%+ accuracy, reducing payment delays and restoring vendor credit rating, increasing credit limit 4x.
  • Managed consumption tax changes in Oct 2019, updating internal systems, training staff, and supporting vendor compliance.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders by simplifying complex tax/accounting topics for non-finance audiences.
  • Contract

General Ledger Accountant

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
04.2016 - 09.2018
  • Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for subsidiaries (capital: JPY 300M, ~400 employees).
  • Managed consolidation for 40+ group companies; coordinated audit responses for subsidiaries.
  • Supported corporate tax filings in partnership with external tax advisors.
  • Improved consolidation workflow and internal control tools, saving ~80 work hours annually.
  • Achieved “zero audit findings” through thorough preparation and clear communication with both auditors and business units, earning high satisfaction from internal clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Marketing & Trading

Chuo University
Tokyo Japan
03-2016

Skills

  • Systems: ERP, AP/GL software, Audit management
  • Expertise: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Support of Consolidation, Internal Controls, Vendor Relations, Tax Compliance
  • Project management
  • Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly closing
  • Team collaboration / Team building

Languages

English
Professional Working
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Ledger and Accounts Payable Specialist

Godiva Japan, Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2023

Accounts Payable Specialist

Indeed Japan K.K.
10.2018 - 03.2020

General Ledger Accountant

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
04.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - International Marketing & Trading

Chuo University

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