Accounting Assistant-Japanese Bilingual

Position: Accounting Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Long Beach, CA | 100% On-site

Industry: Printing / Business Services

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Approximately 4 days/week, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (flexible)

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Summary


A company in the printing and business services industry is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support accounting operations and general office administration. This role involves accounts payable/accounts receivable support, vendor and customer communication, and a variety of administrative responsibilities in a collaborative office environment.


Japanese/English bilingual skills are required.

Key Responsibilities


Accounting Support

• Enter vendor invoices into QuickBooks (Accounts Payable)
• Issue and send customer invoices (Accounts Receivable)
• Process vendor payments, including checks and wire transfers
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries related to AP/AR
• Support year-end audit preparation and reporting
• Handle online sales refund processing through PayPal

Administrative & Office Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements and office supply orders
• Support internal event scheduling and preparation, including catering orders
• Distribute mail and greet visitors
• Provide general office and administrative support as needed
• Assist other departments during busy periods

Qualifications

• Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred
• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly in a team-oriented environment
• Professional business etiquette and customer service mindset

Technical Skills

• QuickBooks experience preferred
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets)
• Microsoft Excel proficiency

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