Administrative/Accounting Specialist-Japanese Bilingual

Administrative / Accounting Support Specialist

Location: Torrance area, California

Salary: Approximately $70,000–$75,000/year, depending on experience

Working Hours:Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

A Japanese manufacturing company is seeking an Administrative / Accounting Support Specialist to support a wide range of sales administration, general affairs, and back-office operations. This is a newly created position designed to strengthen the company’s administrative structure and support smooth day-to-day operations in the U.S. office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the sales team, including preparing quotations, entering order information, and managing related documents
• Organize, maintain, and process various internal and external documents
• Support general office administration, including communication with vendors, building management, and other external parties
• Handle phone calls, email correspondence, and visitor support as needed
• Assist with invoice management and basic accounting-related administrative tasks
• Collect and organize accounting-related information for internal reporting purposes
• Support administrative coordination between the U.S. office and the parent company in Japan
• Assist with HR-related administrative tasks as needed
• Perform other general office and back-office duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Japanese language skills required, including reading and writing
• Business-level English communication skills
• Administrative, sales support, general affairs, or back-office experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge or experience with invoice/accounting-related paperwork is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle documents accurately
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support a wide range of office functions
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Must be able to work onsite Monday through Friday
• Prior experience working in a Japanese company or multicultural office environment is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching, subject to eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Commuting-related gasoline allowance based on distance
• Wellness / physical activity support program