Accounting Specialist – Japanese Conversational Preferred

Staffmark; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Carson, CA, on-site, to join a Japanese-affiliated logistics team. The role focuses on hands-on accounting tasks across AR/AP and general ledger work, with potential to move to permanent status.

This is an entry-to-mid level position designed for those eager to grow in the full accounting cycle within a small team. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of accounting/bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 1+ year or more of hands-on general accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organization and time management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
• Clear communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Eager to learn and take on a range of responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Help with day-to-day general accounting and bookkeeping
• Support accounts receivable work, including invoicing and tracking customer payments
• Support accounts payable work, including processing vendor invoices and preparing payments
• Apply incoming payments and match them to open invoices
• Do account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Help with monthly closing tasks and prepare supporting schedules
• Keep financial records and documentation accurate and organized
• Work with internal departments to resolve billing and payment questions
• Support the accounting team on other projects and requests as needed

Skills

General accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: Accounting Specialist – Japanese Conversational Preferred

Location: Carson, CA (On-site)

Classification: Temp-to-Hire, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $26.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Work Schedules: Monday through Friday, standard business hours. Overtime is rarely needed.

Summary

An established, Japanese-affiliated international logistics and freight forwarding company in the South Bay area is hiring an Accounting Specialist for its accounting team. The company supports global shipping, warehousing and transportation for its customers. The role starts as a temporary assignment and can lead to a permanent position. It suits an early-career accounting professional who wants hands‑on exposure to the full accounting cycle. The work is varied, but the volume in each area is manageable, so it is a good place to build skills without constant pressure. The company cares most about solid accounting fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and working well with a small, close‑knit team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help with day-to-day general accounting and bookkeeping
• Support accounts receivable work, including invoicing and tracking customer payments
• Support accounts payable work, including processing vendor invoices and preparing payments
• Apply incoming payments and match them to open invoices
• Do account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Help with monthly closing tasks and prepare supporting schedules
• Keep financial records and documentation accurate and organized
• Work with internal departments to resolve billing and payment questions
• Support the accounting team on other projects and requests as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 1 year or more of hands‑on general accounting or bookkeeping experience (recent graduates without work experience will not be considered)
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organization and time management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
• Clear communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude
• Eager to learn and take on a range of responsibilities

Preferred:

• Conversational Japanese (the accounting team includes Japanese‑speaking members)
• Exposure to AP, AR or payment application work (not required)
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
• Background in logistics, freight forwarding or transportation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field