Japanese/ English Bilingual Accounting Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)#12794

A Japanese logistics company seeks a Japanese English Bilingual Accounting Specialist (Temp-to-Hire).
This position will be temp-to-hire. After the temporary training period, you will be eligible for direct hire.

Location: Carson CA 90745
Employment Type: Temp to Hire, Non-Exempt
Working Hours: 08:30 AM-05:30 PM (12:00 PM-01:00 PM=Unpaid Lunch break)/ Mon to Fri
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary Range: $24/ Hour
**Candidates with expectations above the provided range will not be considered.
Benefits: You will be eligible for the following benefits after direct hire (benefits are not provided during the temp period).
-Medical/Denta/Vision=Premium is paid 100% by employer for employee and 50% paid for the family.
-PTO
-Sick Leave
-Life Insurance
＊The temp training period will be determined based on your training performance (usually 2–3 months).

Job Summary：
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, reconciliations, and general accounting support. This position assists with maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and communicating with internal departments and external vendors/customers as
needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process and record daily cash receipts, checks, ACH, and wire transactions.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and maintain customer account records.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with accounts payable processing, vendor inquiries, and payment support.
• Maintain and reconcile company credit card transactions, receipts, and related records.
• Support monthly account reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and reporting tasks.
• Assist with fixed asset tracking, reconciliation, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions as assigned.
• Support sales and operational teams regarding accounting-related inquiries.
• Assist with petty cash tracking and reconciliation.
• Communicate collaboratively within the accounting team and across departments.
• Perform ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications：

• Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting support
• QuickBooks Online experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Business-level Japanese language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Must be able to commute to the office and work regular office hours (8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
• Must have valid authorization to work in the United States without any visa sponsorship (this position does not offer visa sponsorship)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience preferred.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• general accounting support: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Carson, CA 90745 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24