Logistics & Accounting Assistant

Employment Type: Full-time Temporary / Long-term Assignment

Location: Fully Remote – CA, WA, OR, NY, GA, IL, TX

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day

Working Hours: Flexible within either East Coast or West Coast business hours

Hourly Rate: $22/hour

Japanese language skills is a plus.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Logistics & Accounting Assistant to support daily logistics, inventory, order management, and basic accounting operations.

This position will primarily focus on logistics and supply chain support (approximately 70%), with additional accounting responsibilities (approximately 30%).

The role is fully remote and is expected to be a long-term temporary assignment.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Operations – Approx. 70%

• Process and monitor wholesale orders from order receipt through shipment
• Communicate with warehouses regarding shipments, inventory, and order status
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records
• Coordinate inventory transfers between locations
• Support e-commerce inventory and replenishment activities
• Coordinate import/export shipments and related documentation
• Create, enter, and track purchase orders
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries and inventory discrepancies
• Maintain inventory and order data across ERP and e-commerce systems
• Communicate with wholesale customers regarding orders, shipments, and inventory availability

Accounting Support – Approx. 30%

• Prepare and issue Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices
• Enter Accounts Payable (AP) transactions for vendor payments and employee expenses
• Track customer payments and assist with invoice follow-up
• Support month-end reconciliations
• Maintain accounting and transaction records
• Organize invoices, purchase orders, shipping documents, and related files
• Assist with annual tax and accounting documentation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, operations, order management, inventory control, or accounting support
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP or another ERP system
• Experience with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, or similar systems
• Experience with inventory management
• Import/export or international logistics experience
• Basic accounting, AR, or AP experience
• Japanese language skills are a plus, but not required

Excel Skills

Experience with the following is preferred:

• VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• Basic formulas and reporting
• Data validation