Finance & Accounting Specialist — Hawaii Travel

Rakuten Travel; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten Travel in Hawaii is seeking a proactive finance professional to support local market initiatives and oversee financial operations for the Hawaii arm of the travel brand.

You will manage bank reconciliations, AR/AP, invoicing, monthly close, tax filings, and coordinate with accounting firms. Fluency in English and native-level Japanese, plus hospitality experience, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Business-level English and native-level Japanese proficiency.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (Hawaii).
• Minimum of 3 years' working in hospitality or related.
• Experience in dynamic, multi-cultural environments with strong results.
• Proven self-motivated performance and perseverance in travel or related industry.
• Able to work with minimal guidance and drive partnership opportunities forward.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank accounts, perform bank reconciliations, and verify incoming payments.
• Manage cash and various payment methods (checks, credit cards).
• Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP): perform sales reconciliation and debt collection.
• Process invoices, manage payables, register vendors, and execute payments.
• Assist with monthly closing and consolidated financial reporting.
• Prepare documents for tax filings and coordinate with accounting firms.
• Support audit processes and government inquiries.
• Handle internal inquiries and ad-hoc financial issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Japanese proficiency

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Rakuten Travel in Hawaii is seeking a proactive finance professional to support local market initiatives and oversee financial operations for the Hawaii arm of the travel brand.

You will manage bank reconciliations, AR/AP, invoicing, monthly close, tax filings, and coordinate with accounting firms. Fluency in English and native-level Japanese, plus hospitality experience, are essential for success in this role.