Position Title: Accounting & Office Assistant

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Job Type: Full-time | In-person

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour

Position Overview

Our client company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting & Office Assistant to support our day-to-day accounting tasks and general back-office operations. This role will work closely with the accounting team and other departments to ensure smooth administrative and financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Duties (Bookkeeping – Japanese/English Format)

• Handle daily accounting operations including journal entries, payment processing, and A/R & A/P management
• Maintain accounting records and prepare supporting documents and entries
• Manage petty cash and process employee expenses
• Assist with monthly closing procedures
• Prepare and manage invoices
• Correspond with IRS regarding tax matters
• Provide support for corporate tax filings

General Back-Office Support

• Assist sales team with documentation and coordination
• Answer and direct phone calls professionally
• Organize internal documents and maintain office filing systems
• Light tidying and office supply management
• Conduct online research and ad hoc administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese (reading/writing) required
• Experience with QuickBooks is a strong plus
• Accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience in accounting or administrative work preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)