{"id":24477,"date":"2026-03-05T00:53:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/061749\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T23:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T23:07:59","slug":"061749","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/061749\/","title":{"rendered":"Operations & Administrative Coordinator – Japanese bilingual"},"content":{"rendered":"

Help Bring Authentic Japanese Culinary Culture to the U.S.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to be part of launching a growing Japanese food brand in the U.S.?<\/p>\n

We are seeking an Operations & Administrative Coordinator<\/strong> to support our Los Angeles team during an exciting phase of expansion. This is a unique opportunity to join a founding U.S. team and play a key role in building operations from the ground up.<\/p>\n

This role is ideal for someone with an accounting or finance background who is eager to broaden their experience into operations, HR coordination, marketing support, and cross-functional project management.<\/p>\n

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🌟 What You\u2019ll Do<\/h2>\n

Finance & Accounting Support<\/h3>\n
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  • Manage daily AP\/AR, vendor invoices, payments, and expense verification<\/li>\n
  • Support month-end closing and basic reconciliations<\/li>\n
  • Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks (or similar systems)<\/li>\n
  • Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting<\/li>\n
  • Help improve and streamline finance processes as the business grows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Operations & Administrative Support<\/h3>\n
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    • Coordinate office communications and correspondence<\/li>\n
    • Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document notes<\/li>\n
    • Support travel arrangements and team logistics<\/li>\n
    • Assist with business licenses, permits, and compliance documentation (LA County & City of Los Angeles)<\/li>\n
    • Contribute to operational improvements and cross-department initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      HR & Onboarding Support<\/h3>\n
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      • Support new hire onboarding and HR documentation<\/li>\n
      • Assist with employee engagement activities and internal record management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Marketing & Project Coordination<\/h3>\n
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        • Provide coordination support for marketing campaigns and local promotions<\/li>\n
        • Assist with social media initiatives and project timeline tracking<\/li>\n
        • Support cross-functional projects as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u2705 What We\u2019re Looking For<\/h2>\n
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          • Associate\u2019s or Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field<\/li>\n
          • 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance coordination experience preferred<\/li>\n
          • Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software<\/li>\n
          • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills<\/li>\n
          • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-growing environment<\/li>\n
          • Interest in expanding into operations, HR, and project coordination<\/li>\n
          • Experience in hospitality, retail, or food industry is a plus<\/li>\n
          • Business-level Japanese language proficiency (required)<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • English fluency required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            🌎 Work Environment<\/h2>\n
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            • Based in Torrance CA (on-site)<\/li>\n
            • Primarily desk-based role with occasional light office support tasks (up to 25 lbs)<\/li>\n
            • Regular collaboration with both U.S. and international teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              💡 Our Culture<\/h2>\n

              We believe in teamwork, respect, transparency, and genuine care. We value passion, integrity, and a growth mindset over perfection.<\/p>\n

              This is more than an administrative role \u2014 it\u2019s an opportunity to help introduce authentic Japanese food culture and hospitality to communities in the U.S.<\/p>\n

              If you\u2019re excited to grow with a mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact from day one, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

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              💰 Compensation<\/h2>\n

              $72,000 \u2013 $85,000 annually | Exempt<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-24477","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/24477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=24477"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=24477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}