Bilingual Accounting Specialist 2

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team! Under supervision, performs work that is varied and may be somewhat technical in nature, but involves limited responsibility for final decisions, some evaluation, originality, or ingenuity required. Knows and applies fundamental concepts and procedures, may check work or support or earlier levels of technical or staff workers. Benefits Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!) Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 14 Paid Company Holidays 401(k) with Company Contribution Educational Tuition Reimbursement Responsibilities Must be fluent in Japanese & English. Liaison between Accounting Manager & Japanese Sr Manager(s). Effectively apply accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting. Responsible for the recording and reconciliation of daily banking transactions. Maintain effective internal controls within the department. Support duties related to accounts payable & accounts receivable functions. Assist with monthly inventory reconciliation. GL account reconciliations. Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Compile and prepare routine reports & summaries. Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures as assigned. Assist with audit preparation. Handle email communications in a timely manner. Utilize technical skills to assist in department efficiency. Prepare post-closing reports and deliverables. Resolve problems & issues and implement methods for continuous improvement. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent. Minimum 3-6 years of experience in a similar position. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint; Required to use JD Edwards. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc. Salary Pay $24.35 - $30.44/hr. Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr