Accountant-Japanese Bilingual

Position: Accounting Specialist


Location: West Hollywood, CA


Industry: Luxury Resale (Startup)


Employment Type: Full-time


Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Fri


Salary: $70-100K (DOE)


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Overview


Our Client, a Japanese luxury resale startup is opening a new store in West Hollywood this October.


This role will be the key person in charge of accounting and back-office operations in the U.S.


You will handle accounting, HR support, and general operations while working closely with the Japan HQ and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting tasks (invoice tracking, expense recording using QuickBooks)
• Prepare monthly reports for management (including reports in Japanese)
• Coordinate with external accounting firms (tax, payroll, compliance)
• Support store setup and vendor coordination
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and payroll administration
• Handle a wide range of back-office and operational tasks

Training

• Initial training (approx. 2 months)
• Possible accounting training in Singapore
• Ongoing support from global accounting team and external CPA

Requirements

• Japanese bilingual skill required
• English: Business level
• Basic accounting knowledge (in-house accounting experience preferred)
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar systems
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Flexible and willing to handle multiple responsibilities

Preferred

• Experience as an in-house accountant
• Experience in retail or small business operations
• Experience supporting HR/payroll functions
• Background in Japanese companies

Work Environment

• Initially support store setup, then transition to independent operations
• Work closely with Japan-based management and global teams
• One-person accounting role with external and internal support

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