Finance/Accounting Staff - Rakuten

Rakuten Travel; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten Travel in Hawaii seeks a proactive finance administrator to support local market strategy and daily financial operations. You will manage accounts, cash flow, and payments while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to strengthen the regional presence.

The role requires strong English and native Japanese skills, a minimum of 3 years in hospitality or related fields, and the ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment. This is a full‑time on-site opportunity in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Business-level English and Native-level Japanese proficiency.
• Minimum 3 years' working in hospitality or related.
• Experience in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment with strong results.
• Proven self-motivation and ability to advance partnerships.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and see end-to-end opportunities.

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): reconcile sales, debt collections, process invoices, register vendors, and execute payments.
• Assist with monthly closing and consolidated financial reporting; prepare documents for tax filings.
• Audit & Administrative Support: assist audit processes and respond to government inquiries; handle internal inquiries.

Skills

Business English

Native Japanese

Cross-cultural collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field

Job description

Rakuten Group provides more than 70 services in a wide range of fields, including e-commerce, travel, digital content, and other Internet services in Japan and overseas, as well as financial services such as credit cards, banking, securities, electronic money, and smartphone app payments, mobile services such as mobile carrier services, and professional sports. By organically linking these services through a membership system centered on Rakuten members, Rakuten has created a unique "Rakuten ecosystem" that is unlike any other.

[Company Overview]

A rare opportunity to work at Rakuten Travel, Japan's largest online travel agency (OTA) to expand international markets and be part of the next stage of growth of the company.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive to support Rakuten Travel's local market strategy, leading the execution of local campaigns, and driving initiative to build an influential and quality online travel brand in Hawaii.

[Job 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.
• Audit & Administrative Support:
  • Support audit processes and government inquiries.
  • Handle internal inquiries and ad-hoc financial issues.

Requirements :

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (Hawaii).
• Business-level English and Native-level Japanese proficiency.
• English Requirements: Please meet one of the following criteria:
  • Citizenship of an English-speaking country.
  • Holder of a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree from a university in an English-speaking country.
  • TOEIC score of 800 or higher.
  • TOEFL iBT score of 110 or higher.
  • IELTS score of 7.0 or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years' working in hospitality or related.
• Experience working in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment with a track record of strong results.
• Proven track record of self-motivated performance and perseverance in travel or related industry.
• Able to work with minimal guidance and drive partnership opportunities forward.
• Strong attention to detail and have the ability to see the end game of each business opportunity.

[Working Conditions]

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)

Days Off: Weekends and Holidays