Pasona N A, Inc. Is Hiring An Accounting Staff Japanese Bilingual

Accounting Assistant Position

Join our team as an entry-level Accounting Assistant and gain valuable experience in a dynamic office environment located in Midtown, Manhattan! This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. 😊

Position Details

• Level: Entry level with some experience in an accounting-related field
• Offer Rate: $24.00 per hour
• Location: Midtown, Manhattan
• Working Days & Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (7.5 hours/day, 5 days/week)

Requested Skills

• Proficiency in general PC skills for office tasks 💻
• Business English communication skills
• Upper conversational Japanese skill level (at least) 🇯🇵

Experiences, Interests, and Knowledge

• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks (QB) 💼
• Familiarity with different cultures, especially Japanese and Asian cultures 🌏
• Basic knowledge of accounting or related fields

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision insurances (up to family level)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave 🏖️
• 401K retirement savings plan 💰
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance covered fully by the company
• Employee discount programs 🎁

Job Description

General Position Summary

This role involves handling the financial transactions of the company, including daily bookkeeping, financial reporting, and preparing tax records for audits. You will perform general accounting duties such as managing the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. Additionally, you'll assist with office administration tasks like answering phones, taking messages, and filing documents. 📑

Essential Job Functions

General Ledger Accounts and Bank Accounts

• Process journal entries into the accounting system
• Review cash flow and account balances; initiate transfers as needed 💸
• Review bank charges and process related journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with fiscal year closing, audits, and ensure confidentiality of financial data

Account Payables & Other Expenses

• Manage invoicing and billing via accounting software
• Handle accounts payable, process invoices, and reconcile vendor statements 🔧
• Analyze and process transactions, maintain account records
• Ensure timely payment of bills and payroll, adhering to procedures
• Communicate with vendors/suppliers regarding invoices and payment status
• Report on accounts payable aging and unresolved issues

Account Receivables

• Collect payments from clients and record transactions accurately
• Track payments, handle deposits, and generate profit/loss reports 📊
• Update customer accounts based on payments and contact information
• Communicate with clients to follow up on unpaid receivables and payment plans
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and escalate issues to management
• Obtain credit references as necessary