Accounting Assistant – Japanese Bilingual

**Japanese Bilingual skill required

Position: Accounting Assistant

Location: Torrance, CA

Industry: Consumer Goods

Employment Type: Non-Exempt (*Start as a temporary employee with the possibility of conversion to full-time after approximately 3 months.)

Wage: ～$25 (DOE)

Working hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (7 hours per day)

Position Summary:

Our client, a Japanese company is seeking an Accounting Staff on a Temp-to-Hire basis.

This position supports day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR processing, data entry, and accounting system updates. The company is looking for someone who can work carefully and accurately while supporting the accounting team’s ongoing operations. This role offers an opportunity to develop accounting skills and grow into financial statement preparation responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records
• Enter financial transactions into accounting systems
• Support daily accounting operations and documentation management

System & Administrative Support

• Maintain accounting records using Great Plains and Microsoft Dynamics BC
• Assist with organizing accounting data and financial information
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial data entry

Qualifications:

• Approximately 3 years of accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with AP and AR processing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately and consistently
• Comfortable working in a small office environment
• Experience with Great Plains or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
• Japanese language is not required, but basic understanding is preferred as many team members speak Japanese

Career Development:

• Opportunity to grow accounting skills and expand responsibilities
• Potential to learn and eventually assist with financial statement preparation