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Accounting assistant / Administrator - Japanese Bilingual

Accounting assistant / Administrator - Japanese Bilingual

Pasona NATempe, AZ, United States
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Accounting assistant / Administrator - Japanese Bilingual Job Num : 58376

Accounting

Job Description

Position : Accounting Assistant

Department : Accounting and Administration

Location : Tempe, AZ

Reports to : Accounting Manager

Salary : 57-65K, Non-Exempt

General Position Summary

A Japanese company in AZ is looking for an Accounting Assistant. This position is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the financial health of the organization. Key tasks include preparing journal entries, handling payments, reconciliations, reporting, and communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and post sales transactions
  • Customer billing and credit card payment processing
  • Record cash receipts and payments; clear A / R and A / P
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
  • Enter and maintain Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions
  • Reconcile A / R with customers and A / P with vendors
  • Control and prepare payments (ACH, Wire, Check)
  • Record inter-company receivable and payable entries
  • Review employee expense reports against receipts; enter data into SAP
  • General ledger entries (Payroll, Prepaid Exp, etc.)
  • Fixed asset management (acquisition, disposal, asset control)
  • Reconcile logistics entries (Purchases, Inventory, A / P trade)
  • Prepare and file sales and property taxes
  • Prepare data for Form 1099
  • Set up and maintain customer and vendor profiles in ERP systems; ensure W-9 forms are updated
  • Conduct credit reference checks for new customers

Other Responsibilities

  • Assist with month-end and quarter-end closing activities
  • Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies
  • Support audit and tax preparation processes
  • Perform physical existence test for company assets and equipment
  • Basic office tasks (filing, data entry, mail processing)
  • Order and maintain office supplies as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2-4+ years of relevant experience in a corporate or professional setting
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of accounting rules
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
  • Japanese language proficiency is a strong plus, but not required

    • To apply, please send resume to ydoro@pasona.com

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    Job Details

    City : Tempe

    State : AZ

    Job Type : Permanent Job

    Salary High : 65000.00

    Salary Low : 55.00

    Languages : English;Japanese

    Hours of Operation : 9 : 00-18 : 00

    Benefits : Contact Information

    Job Owner : Yurie Doro

    Job Owner Email : ydoro@pasona.com

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    Bilingual Accounting • Tempe, AZ, United States