Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper – Japanese Bilingual
$30/hour | Temp-to-Hire Opportunity | Monday–Friday
Temp Term approx. 3 month or could be shorter.
Location: Irvine, CA
Full Time: 8am to 5:00pm
Part Time: 10am to 3:00pm
Part-time hours may also be considered, with flexible scheduling available depending on the candidate's availability and mutual agreement.
Position Details
- Position: Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper
- Employment Type: Temporary / Temp-to-Hire
- Hourly Rate: $30/hour
- Business Hour: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Temporary Assignment: Up to approximately 3 months, with potential for earlier conversion to permanent employment
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Office Support
- Answer incoming calls and welcome office visitors.
- Handle general administrative tasks and data entry.
- Maintain accurate records and organize office documents.
- Assist with ordering materials, office supplies, and other business-related items.
- Support daily office operations and coordinate with internal team members.
Basic Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Check bank balances and confirm incoming payments.
- Prepare and process invoices.
- Assist with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Maintain financial records and enter accounting-related information.
- Provide general bookkeeping and accounting support as needed.
HR & General Affairs Support
- Assist with employee time and attendance tracking.
- Provide administrative support for Japanese expatriate employees, including relocation, arrivals, and departures.
- Coordinate with internal staff and external contacts in both English and Japanese.
- Support additional administrative projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in office administration, back-office support, or a related role.
- Basic knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate in both Japanese and English, including basic business reading and writing.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate records.
- Dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a team-oriented office environment.
Preferred
- Experience supporting Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.
- Previous experience in sales administration, purchasing, or general affairs.
- Experience working in a Japanese corporate environment.
- Familiarity with basic bookkeeping, invoice processing, and office accounting procedures.