Position: Accounting Specialist
Location: West Hollywood, CA
Industry: Luxury Resale (Startup)
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Mon-Fri
Salary: $70‐100K (DOE)
Overview
Our Client, a Japanese luxury resale startup is opening a new store in West Hollywood this October.
This role will be the key person in charge of accounting and back-office operations in the U.S.
You will handle accounting, HR support, and general operations while working closely with the Japan HQ and global teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting tasks (invoice tracking, expense recording using QuickBooks)
- Prepare monthly reports for management (including reports in Japanese)
- Coordinate with external accounting firms (tax, payroll, compliance)
- Support store setup and vendor coordination
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and payroll administration
- Handle a wide range of back-office and operational tasks
Training
- Initial training (approx. 2 months)
- Possible accounting training in Singapore
- Ongoing support from global accounting team and external CPA
Requirements
- Japanese bilingual skill required
- English: Business level
- Basic accounting knowledge (in-house accounting experience preferred)
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar systems
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently
- Flexible and willing to handle multiple responsibilities
Preferred
- Experience as an in-house accountant
- Experience in retail or small business operations
- Experience supporting HR/payroll functions
- Background in Japanese companies
Work Environment
- Initially support store setup, then transition to independent operations
- Work closely with Japan-based management and global teams
- One-person accounting role with external and internal support