Position: Japanese Bilingual Accounting Assistant Manager (Full-time)

Location: El Monte, California (On-site)

Industry: Food Distributor

Hours: M-F: 8AM 5PM

Salary Range: $78,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

【Essential Job Functions】

• Support the Accounting Manager in monitoring and analyzing accounting data and producing financial reports and statements.
• Supervise all the accounting procedures and processes for the AR and AP teams.
• Manage ledger entries, banking reconciliations, and prepare monthly balance sheet statements.
• Investigate daily variances to identify errors, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures and systems that support internal controls and expenditure management.
• Assign correct accounting codes to invoices, files, and receipts to maintain accurate and well-organized records.
• Support compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards & procedures, applicable laws as well as Company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support the Accounting Manager in supervising, training and providing guidance to Accounting staff, including recruiting, interviewing and training new team members; provide constructive feedback, coaching, and conduct performance evaluations as needed.
• Improve workflow and efficiency during the ERP implementation process.
• Review payroll, vendor payments, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.
  



【Physical Requirements】

• Ability to sit and work in an office setting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type and use the computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to talk, hear, walk, stand, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Working Conditions
  o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
  o Location: indoors

【Other Requirements】

• Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen.
• Business level Japanese; Native level Japanese preferred – Read/write/speak/listen.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• Bachelors Degree in accounting or other related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting or other relevant experience required, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License and JSOX experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft based ERP systems (Business Central, Dynamics NAV), and QuickBooks.

【Knowledge and Skills】

• Advanced mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Strong organizational, leadership and time management skills.
• Proficiency in accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions.