Finance & Accounting Specialist - Japanese Bilingual

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Job description

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.

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