Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable (Japanese Bilingual)

Pasona Inc.; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. in Itasca, IL is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team, with a focus on accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements. The role welcomes candidates with or without hands-on accounting experience, including those with a relevant degree or interest in starting a career in accounting.

The position offers stable monthly responsibilities, minimal overtime, and flexible hours after a three-month introductory period in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Japanese proficiency sufficient for daily workplace communication.
• Intermediate English proficiency, particularly in reading and writing.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Strong attention to detail, a cooperative attitude, and a willingness to learn.
• Previous accounting experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Review employee expense receipts and record expense reimbursements.
• Process vendor and general expense invoices, including entering transactions and arranging payments.
• Reconcile payments against outstanding invoices.
• Assist with administrative tasks and other accounting support as needed.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Accounting-related degree or coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUP

PivotTables

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 3 days per week in the office

About the Opportunity

A Japanese company is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support its accounting team, primarily focusing on accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or build a career in accounting. Candidates without hands-on accounting experience are welcome to apply, including those with a relevant degree or an interest in starting a career in accounting. The role offers consistent monthly responsibilities, minimal overtime, and flexible working hours after a three-month introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Review employee expense receipts and record expense reimbursements.
• Process vendor and general expense invoices, including entering transactions and arranging payments.
• Reconcile payments against outstanding invoices.
• Assist with administrative tasks and other accounting support as needed.

Qualifications

• Japanese proficiency sufficient for daily workplace communication, as Japanese is the primary language used in the office.
• Intermediate English proficiency, particularly in reading and writing.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Strong attention to detail, a cooperative attitude, and a willingness to learn.
• Previous accounting experience is a plus but is not required.