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Administrative & Sales Assistant (Bilingual Japanese/English) - Hybrid
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARY
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
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 correspondence
Schedule and coordinate meetings and company events, both online and in-person
Manage office supplies, inventory, and assist with office set-up
Organize and update digital and physical filing systems
Prepare and distribute internal communications
Arrange staff travel (flights, hotels, car rentals)
Maintain a clean, organized, and functional office environment
Provide general administrative support for events and office moves as needed
Finance & Accounting Support
Assist with accounts payable/receivable, invoice processing, and payment tracking
Support budget monitoring and financial reporting
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for billing and contract renewals
Prepare expense reports and reconcile credit card transactions
Assist with management, review, and filing of financial documents
Handle ad hoc financial tasks or special projects
Sales Assistant Duties
Support management and sales teams in preparing proposals, contracts, and presentations
Communicate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to schedule meetings and follow up on action items
Maintain and update client database and sales progress reports
Assist in executing sales initiatives and marketing campaigns
Provide simple translations (Japanese/English) for documents and video content as needed
Maintain sales files and update documentation
Support industry research and business reporting
QUALIFICATIONS
3 - 5 years of experience in office administration, finance, or sales support
Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Full professional proficiency in English and Japanese (reading, writing, speaking)
Familiarity with the Los Angeles area is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is an asset
Excellent communication skills and cross-cultural awareness
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
Interest in the entertainment industry and multicultural business environments
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
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 correspondence
Schedule and coordinate meetings and company events, both online and in-person
Manage office supplies, inventory, and assist with office set-up
Organize and update digital and physical filing systems
Prepare and distribute internal communications
Arrange staff travel (flights, hotels, car rentals)
Maintain a clean, organized, and functional office environment
Provide general administrative support for events and office moves as needed
Finance & Accounting Support
Assist with accounts payable/receivable, invoice processing, and payment tracking
Support budget monitoring and financial reporting
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for billing and contract renewals
Prepare expense reports and reconcile credit card transactions
Assist with management, review, and filing of financial documents
Handle ad hoc financial tasks or special projects
Sales Assistant Duties
Support management and sales teams in preparing proposals, contracts, and presentations
Communicate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to schedule meetings and follow up on action items
Maintain and update client database and sales progress reports
Assist in executing sales initiatives and marketing campaigns
Provide simple translations (Japanese/English) for documents and video content as needed
Maintain sales files and update documentation
Support industry research and business reporting
QUALIFICATIONS
3 - 5 years of experience in office administration, finance, or sales support
Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Full professional proficiency in English and Japanese (reading, writing, speaking)
Familiarity with the Los Angeles area is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is an asset
Excellent communication skills and cross-cultural awareness
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
Interest in the entertainment industry and multicultural business environments