Administrative Assistant - Japanese Business Culture & Language Preferred Job at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions, Plano, TX

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  • Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions
  • Plano, TX

Job Description

An international company located near Plano, TX, is looking for a motivated Japanese English Bilingual Corporate Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate should have foundational experience in accounting tasks such as journal entries, general ledger management, invoicing, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), reconciliation, and preparing monthly financial reports.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries and perform reconciliations for daily transactions, along with some entries for monthly closing.
  • Assist with the preparation, review, and distribution of financial statements as needed.
  • Handle daily accounts receivable (AR) functions and process accounts payable (AP) invoices.
  • Set up online banking payments, issue checks, and manage cash transactions with guidance.
  • Take responsibility for daily bank reconciliations and report monthly reconciliations to the supervisor.
  • Assist with vendor and customer account additions, changes, and deletions.
  • Address inquiries related to AP and AR, manage special billing requests, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Oversee the management of the company's fixed asset data.
  • Assist with tax-related tasks, including sales tax and tax levies.
  • Prepare and review journal entries as part of the monthly closing process and report it to HQ in Japan.
  • Contribute to monthly closing activities, including journal entry preparation, payroll processing, and updating the General Ledger system.
  • Keep management informed of any issues and developments related to accounting systems.
  • Assist with special accounting projects assigned by management.
  • Perform any additional tasks assigned by management as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or at least one year of experience in accounting.
  • Fluency in Japanese including reading and writing.
  • Basic understanding of accounting terms and principles.
  • At least one year of experience working in a corporate environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
  • Knowledge of sales tax and experience using accounting software.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Reliable in meeting deadlines and maintaining a professional work ethic and demeanor in all interactions.
  • While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision and hearing.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

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