Bilingual Accounting Operations Associate- English /Japanese speaking & writing is required!!

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

PRSIP 401(k)

Paid Time-Off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Employee Recognition Program

Annual Bonus Program

Job summary

Panasonic Corporation of North America in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Bilingual Accounting Operations Associate to support day-to-day accounting tasks and ensure accurate financial data. The role requires Japanese and English communication and covers order processing, sales recognition, cost management, and related administrative duties.

Responsibilities include month-end close support, data entry for P&L, internal controls, SOX compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in accounting, administrative operations, order processing, sales recording, cost management, expense processing, or payment processing is preferred.
• Experience in month-end closing, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, internal controls, or audit support is preferred.
• Candidate needs to be located in the Greensboro NC area.

Responsibilities

• Order processing, sales recognition, and cost management: Perform accounting-related tasks for customer orders, sales recording, and cost management in accordance with established procedures and work instructions.
• Expense purchase requests, payment processing, and profit and loss statement data entry: Support expense ordering, vendor/payment processing, and input of profit and loss statement information based on approved procedures.
• Other accounting administration and control support: Maintain records, organize supporting documents, check data accuracy, and assist with other management-support tasks as assigned.
• Financial Reporting and Internal Control Support: Support month-end closing activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, internal control processes, and audit support to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Accounting knowledge

Data accuracy

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities

Bilingual Accounting Operations Associate

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What You'll Get To Do

The Bilingual Accounting Operations Assistant supports day-to-day accounting-related operations by performing assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures and work instructions. The role requires Japanese and English communication skills and supports order processing, sales recognition, cost management, expense purchasing, payment processing, profit and loss statement data entry, and other administrative and management-support activities.

• Order processing, sales recognition, and cost management: Perform accounting-related tasks for customer orders, sales recording, and cost management in accordance with established procedures and work instructions.
• Expense purchase requests, payment processing, and profit and loss statement data entry: Support expense ordering, vendor/payment processing, and input of profit and loss statement information based on approved procedures.
• Other accounting administration and control support: Maintain records, organize supporting documents, check data accuracy, and assist with other management-support tasks as assigned.
• Financial Reporting and Internal Control Support: Support month-end closing activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, internal control processes, and audit support to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Scope

• No direct supervisory responsibility. Works with accounting, operations, sales, and related departments as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Experience in accounting, administrative operations, order processing, sales recording, cost management, expense processing, or payment processing is preferred.
• Experience in month-end closing, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, internal controls, or audit support is preferred.
• Candidate needs to be located in the Greensboro NC area.

Competencies

• Ability to perform accounting-related work accurately by following established procedures and work instructions
• High attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility for data accuracy and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Basic understanding of accounting operations, internal controls, and administrative processes

Communications

• Bilingual Japanese and English written and verbal communication is required.
• Communicates with internal stakeholders, headquarters, and related departments to confirm accounting-related information and coordinate required actions.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment and handle confidential accounting and business information appropriately.
• Occasional overtime or schedule flexibility may be required during closing periods or business‑critical deadlines.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of$32-35 an hour is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.

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