Accounting Associate - Japanese Bilingual

Pasona Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Accounting Associate to support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense processing, and financial reporting. The role requires clear communication with teams in the U.S.

and Japan in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and proficient with Excel (and QuickBooks Online).

Qualifications

• Japanese/English bilingual proficiency is required (written and verbal).
• 0-4 years of accounting experience preferred (ideally 2-4 years).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, including AP/AR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, vendor invoices, and employee expense reports.
• Review and record credit card transactions using QuickBooks Online.
• Prepare customer invoices and assist with accounts receivable.
• Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Compile sales data and prepare routine financial reports.
• Communicate with internal teams, Japan headquarters, and auditors as needed.
• Support general accounting and administrative tasks.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Excel

MS Office

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Accounting Associate - Japanese Bilingual

Location: Redondo Beach, CA | Hybrid

Industry: Entertainment / Gaming

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $47,000 - $65,000/year (DOE)

Japanese/English bilingual proficiency is REQUIRED.

Position Summary

Our client, a company in the entertainment and gaming industry, is seeking a detail-oriented and Japanese-English bilingual Accounting Associate to support daily accounting operations.

This position will primarily handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense processing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, positive, eager to learn, and comfortable communicating with teams in both the U.S. and Japan.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, vendor invoices, and employee expense reports.
• Review and record credit card transactions using QuickBooks Online.
• Prepare customer invoices and assist with accounts receivable.
• Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Compile sales data and prepare routine financial reports.
• Communicate with internal teams, Japan headquarters, and auditors as needed.
• Support general accounting and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Japanese/English bilingual proficiency is required (written and verbal).
• 0-4 years of accounting experience preferred (ideally 2-4 years).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, including AP/AR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience working in a Japanese or international business environment.

Work Arrangement

• Flexible hybrid schedule with no fixed number of required office days.
• Employees may choose their preferred balance of remote and in-office work.
• Must be able to commute to the Redondo Beach office when requested by the company or team.