Accounting Associate - Japanese Bilingual

Accounting Associate - Japanese Bilingual Job Num: 56721
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Job Description
Position Title : Accounting Associate
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Department : Accounting
Location : Torrance, CA
Reports to : Accounting Manager
General Position Summary
This position will support our accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting duties by ensuring accuracy of financial records and performing clerical and analytical duties.
Essential Job Functions
Accounting Operation

• Works with team members with daily accounting tasks.
• Receives and monitors Purchase Requisition forms submitted by other departments.
• Monitors expenses against department budget, maintains the comparison report for analysis.
• Verifies incoming payable invoices and receipts and posts them into the accounting system.
• Assists with preparing and issuing scheduled payments via ACH, credit cards, e-checks, etc., and files after completion.
• Reviews customer's account status upon receiving new Sales Orders and issues sales invoices as needed.
• Assists with receiving and posting payments, including working with collections agencies on request.
• Runs credit applications for customers looking to receive terms.
• Records eCommerce (such as Amazon) sales and deductions, maintains inventory counts.
• Handles incoming mails and distributes to proper individuals within the department.
• Reviews and verifies customer and vendor profiles in the accounting system; updates as needed.
• Communicates with other departments and outside contacts for discrepancies and inquiries as needed.
• Reviews financial statements, including but not limited to aged payables, aged receivables, etc.; reports issues to Management.
• Maintains all accounting-related documents, including but not limited to commission agreements, lease contracts, etc.
• Audits physical inventory of products, materials, and assets.
• Updates asset list and provides asset tag for newly purchased items.
• Participates in month-end accounting close activities and reporting, including account reconciliations, accruals, and in-transit entries.
• Provides support to other members of the accounting department as needed.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Other & Miscellaneous

• Seeks constant improvement and more efficient ways/means in work processes.
• Maintains good communication with Management, office staff members, and outside contacts.
• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Management to support organizational growth.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to Management for solutions.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years in an accounting role required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must have experience working with confidential documents, excellent organizational and communication skills, and is detail-oriented with a high accuracy rate and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Bilingual Japanese/English a plus but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position.

• Work Environment : Office
• Noise Levels : Moderate

Tools & Equipment

• Must have access to personal computer with Microsoft Office.
• General office equipment including personal computer, phones, printer, fax, copier, scanner, etc.

Travel & Driving Requirements

• Local Travel : On request
• Domestic Overnight Travel : On request
• International Travel : On request
• Vehicle Driving Requirements : Automobile
• Driving Safety Requirements : Observe speed limits and obey all road signs, as well as keeping driving records (i.e., mileage and gas receipts).

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully carry out the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally must stand, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hardcopy and on a computer screen, measure or identify using eyesight, and adjust vision focus.

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Job Details
City: Torrance
State: CA
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High: 55000.00
Salary Low: 45000.00
Languages: English;Japanese
Hours of Operation:
Benefits: Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K
Contact Information
Job Owner: Tomoko Sakiyama
Job Owner Email :