Accounting Specialist – Japanese Conversational Preferred

Position Title: Accounting Specialist – Japanese Conversational Preferred

Location: Carson, CA (On-site)

Classification: Temp-to-Hire, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $26.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Work Schedules: Monday through Friday, standard business hours. Overtime is rarely needed.

Summary

An established, Japanese-affiliated international logistics and freight forwarding company in the South Bay area is hiring an Accounting Specialist for its accounting team. The company supports global shipping, warehousing and transportation for its customers. The role starts as a temporary assignment and can lead to a permanent position. It suits an early-career accounting professional who wants hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle. The work is varied, but the volume in each area is manageable, so it is a good place to build skills without constant pressure. The company cares most about solid accounting fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and working well with a small, close-knit team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Help with day-to-day general accounting and bookkeeping

Support accounts receivable work, including invoicing and tracking customer payments

Support accounts payable work, including processing vendor invoices and preparing payments

Apply incoming payments and match them to open invoices

Do account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Help with monthly closing tasks and prepare supporting schedules

Keep financial records and documentation accurate and organized

Work with internal departments to resolve billing and payment questions

Support the accounting team on other projects and requests as needed

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum 1 year or more of hands-on general accounting or bookkeeping experience (recent graduates without work experience will not be considered)

Working knowledge of basic accounting principles

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organization and time management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office

Clear communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

Eager to learn and take on a range of responsibilities

Preferred:

Conversational Japanese (the accounting team includes Japanese-speaking members)

Exposure to AP, AR or payment application work (not required)

Experience with accounting software or ERP systems

Background in logistics, freight forwarding or transportation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field