Finance & Accounting Specialist - Japanese Bilingual (Hybrid)

Join one of the largest travel companies as a Finance & Accounting Specialist. This position is responsible for the activities of the staff engaged in the daily accounts payable/accounts receivable function for the Company's In-house team as well as branch closing and/or group company's accounting book closing.

【Job Description】

Daily & Monthly & Quarterly Accounting Duties

• Reviews In-house tour costs invoices (include leisure), credit card payments, wire payments for any discrepancies (Bill Check); contacts appropriate person in charge for clarification (LAX, NYC, LAS, SFO)
• Approves and creates payment journal for urgent payment checks in the company's accounting system.
• Posts general ledger entries of employees' business expense use with their corporate credit cards/invoices.
• Creates new vendors in the company's accounting system.
• Cash receipt
• Bank reconciliation
• Prepares various monthly closing reports, including balance sheet, aging report etc.
• Prepares quarterly report including T-Schedule, intercompany confirmation etc.

Administrative Duties (% of Time Spent: 20%)

• Performs administrative duties for the Finance & Accounting team / Manager of Finance & Accounting
• Replies to a group mail; handles payment status inquiries from vendors and operation team.
• Receives invoices via a group email account.
• Scan incoming mails, such as checks, bank statements, invoices, etc.
• Downloads tour costs data (TOGO)
• Process credit card payments for In-house (Leisure included)
• Deposit checks
• Provides trouble shooting as necessary.
• Assists management with assigning and scheduling work activities.

Other & Miscellaneous

• Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by your superiors.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to your superiors for solution.
• Maintains good communication with your superiors, office staff members and outside contacts.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area

【Education and Experience】

• Associate's degree (A.A.) in accounting or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possesses 3-5 years of experience or equivalent skills, in own expertise.

【Skills and Knowledge】

• Possesses sufficient knowledge and skills to perform work on his/her own and provides guidance to team members.
• Proficient in own expertise, but also knowledgeable about the broader business environment that has impact on own work.
• Speaks, reads and writes fluently in Japanese language

【Working Hours】

• Normal business hours between 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
• May be required to work after normal business hours and weekends

【Working Environment】

• Work can be performed remotely but may be required to report to the Los Angeles Office two times per month or as required.
• Infrequent (two times per year) domestic travel by air is required.