What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Payable BILINGUAL Japanese/English position at Arancino?
Will consider only BILINGUAL Japanese/English candidatesBILINGUAL JAPANESE/ENGLISH IS A MUST Professional efficiency in accounting lingo for both Japanese and English is required.POSITION SUMMARYThe AP Accountant supports the financial operations of IDEA Food Service USA Inc (parent company of Arancino Restaurants) by ensuring accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of financial transactions. This role plays a key part in maintaining reliable accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), restaurant operating expenses, and multi-location financial activity. SCOPE OF POSITIONThe AP Accountant will be responsible for the followingcore areas and may receive additional assignments to support the executives andfinance leadership as needed.REQUIREMENTS• Good knowledgeable of QuickBooks online• Bilingual Japanese/English is a must• Excellent communication skillsACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESPONSIBILITIES• Apply and post customer payments (checks, ACH, creditcards, etc.)• Prepare bank deposits and reconcile all payment inflows• Review bank activity for digital payments and ensurecorrect posting• Process intercompany payments as applicable• Support AR month-end close processesACCOUNTS PAYABLE RESPONSIBILITIES• Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracyand approval• Enter invoices into the accounting system promptly andaccurately• Resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal teams• Maintain vendor records and ensure W-9 compliance• Assist with AP reconciliations and month-end close• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally• Post recurring journal entries• Reconcile vendor statements, enter missing invoices, andschedule payments• Prepare and record journal entries for COGS,restaurant operations, and general ledger accounts• Assist with month-end and year-end close, includingreconciliations and variance analysis• Reconcile petty cash and prepare required journal entries• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for corporate andrestaurant accounts• Update weekly sales reports and open order reportsVoted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii’ by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards 10 years running – showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist featuring the finest ingredients imported from Italy and fresh locally sourced products from Hawaii. We have two locations in Waikiki and one at The Kahala Hotel.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
