Accounting Assistant

A Japanese company is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting operations, primarily focusing on Accounts Payable (AP) functions. This position is ideal for an entry-level accounting professional or someone looking to build a career in accounting. The role includes expense reimbursement processing, invoice management, data entry, and general administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable performing routine accounting tasks while working collaboratively with team members. Accounting Operations Process employee expense reimbursements by reviewing receipts and recording transactions. Process vendor invoices and general expense invoices, including data entry, payment processing, and account reconciliation. Maintain accurate accounting records using SAP and other accounting systems. Assist with month-end closing activities as assigned. Support daily accounting operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures. Administrative Support Perform general administrative tasks as needed. Organize and maintain accounting documents and records. Provide support to the accounting team with various routine projects and assignments. Assist with additional office and administrative duties as requested. Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid schedule (3 days in the office) Overtime is generally minimal; occasional overtime may be required during month-end (typically less than 5 hours per month). Working Location Itasca, IL Salary / Benefit Benefits provided according to company policy Holidays Saturdays and Sundays Company holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) according to company policy Qualifications Less than 3 years of accounting experience preferred; entry-level candidates are welcome. Candidates without accounting experience will also be considered if they have accounting knowledge equivalent to Japanese Bookkeeping Certification Level 3 (Nissho Boki Level 3). Intermediate English reading and writing skills; Japanese will be the primary language used in the workplace. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables. Experience with SAP, Emburse, or BILL is a plus. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Team-oriented, cooperative, and willing to learn. Available to start immediately or as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quick