Accounting Assistant - Japanese Bilingual

A-STAFFING, INC.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Company Holidays + Birthday Holiday

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A-STAFFING, INC. in Irvine, California is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with 4 years of experience in finance and accounting. The successful candidate will prepare journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, assist in GAAP-compliant financial statement preparation, and support budget monitoring. Proficiency in accounting principles, Excel, and systems like SAP and QuickBooks is required. This on-site position offers health insurance, a 401(k) plan, company holidays, and a salary range of $55,000 to $66,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Perform profitability analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Handle day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with accounting systems such as SAP and QuickBooks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

A leading Japanese food manufacturer is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with 4 years of experience in finance and accounting. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting functions and supports daily operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making
• Provide support during internal and external audits
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis
• Perform profitability analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Handle day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• 4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting is preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP
• Experience with accounting systems such as SAP and QuickBooks
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese (both written and verbal)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company Holidays + Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Location: Irvine, California (On-site Only)
• Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)
• Salary: $55,000~66,000 annually, depending on experience

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