Industry: Logistics
Location: Carson, CA
Salary: $60K-$80K
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Business Level
Japanese logistics company is seeking a Bilingual Accounting Assistant Manager!
General Summary
This position is responsible for supervising the activities of accounting staff, performing high-level accounting functions, and supporting the Accounting Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the department.
Responsibilities
- Supporting Accounting Manager and Departmental Operations
- Supports the Operations Department and Accounting Manager to ensure smooth processes.
- Completes payments and billing activities related to logistics operations.
- Ensures that all general ledger accounting functions and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities are completed timely.
- Assists with the confirmation of sales revenue.
- Follows USA GAAP and operational compliance requirements as necessary.
- Manages and reports cash flow, bank transactions, and cash disbursement to management.
- Performs audit correspondence.
- Coordinates Accounts Payable/Receivable Functions
- Coordinates accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Ensures the accuracy of work performed by subordinate staff.
- Delegates assignments for accounts receivables.
- Reviews accounting system transactions.
- Reports accounts receivable, accounts payable, and exchange rates weekly.
- Troubleshoots all accounting problems in a timely manner.
- Performs Accounting Functions
- Analyzes accounting records to ensure functions are performed according to the Company’s needs and strategy.
- Prepares accounts and records for Management.
- Compiles records of present and past operations, trends, and costs.
- Compiles budgeting data to measure the Company’s activities.
- Provides recommendations to Management.
- Supervises Staff
- Provides direction and delegates tasks to subordinate staff.
- Reviews the staff’s completed works for quality and accuracy.
- Trains staff to increase productivity as necessary.
- Provides subordinates with regular feedback.
Essential Job Requirements
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
- Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to pick-up, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Requires vision abilities such as close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Working Environment
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally noisy.
- May be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
Experience/Minimum Qualifications Needed
- Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret general business documents in English and Japanese.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence in English and Japanese.
- Ability to effectively respond to questions from Management, staff, clients, and the general public in English and Japanese.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Japanese.
- Ability to effectively deliver presentations in English and Japanese.
- Computer Skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to use Company’s Database program for Logistics Operations and Accounting Software.
- Ability to deal with internal IT System to update information.
- Other Skills
- Must have in-depth knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
- Must have supervisory skills and managerial experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Three to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education.
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