About the job Administrative & Sales Assistant (Bilingual Japanese / English) - Hybrid -
SUMMARY
The Administrative & Sales Assistant provides support for office operations, accounting, and sales activities, facilitating smooth daily workflows, communication, and project coordination for teams across the business. This is a full-time position offering flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.
POSITION DETAILS
- Location : Los Angeles, CA
- Employment Type : Full-Time
- Work Schedule : Typically business hours (e.g., 9 : 00 a.m. 6 : 00 p.m., Monday to Friday), with a minimum of 3 days in-office per week; flexibility for afternoon remote work depending on family circumstances (in-office presence required)
- Salary : $45K - $57K
- Start Date : Immediate
- Language Requirements : Fluent in English and Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support
Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, calls, and email correspondenceSchedule and coordinate meetings and company events, both online and in-personManage office supplies, inventory, and assist with office set-upOrganize and update digital and physical filing systemsPrepare and distribute internal communicationsArrange staff travel (flights, hotels, car rentals)Maintain a clean, organized, and functional office environmentProvide general administrative support for events and office moves as neededFinance & Accounting Support
Assist with accounts payable / receivable, invoice processing, and payment trackingSupport budget monitoring and financial reportingCoordinate with vendors and service providers for billing and contract renewalsPrepare expense reports and reconcile credit card transactionsAssist with management, review, and filing of financial documentsHandle ad hoc financial tasks or special projectsSales Assistant Duties
Support management and sales teams in preparing proposals, contracts, and presentationsCommunicate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to schedule meetings and follow up on action itemsMaintain and update client database and sales progress reportsAssist in executing sales initiatives and marketing campaignsProvide simple translations (Japanese / English) for documents and video content as neededMaintain sales files and update documentationSupport industry research and business reportingQUALIFICATIONS
3 - 5 years of experience in office administration, finance, or sales supportBachelors degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experienceFull professional proficiency in English and Japanese (reading, writing, speaking)Familiarity with the Los Angeles area is a plusProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is an assetExcellent communication skills and cross-cultural awarenessStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitaskInterest in the entertainment industry and multicultural business environments