Administrative Assistant/Accountant Bilingual Japanese

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

·         Clear and accurate in all forms of communication.

·         Problem solver, always one step ahead.

·         Demonstrating solid organizational skills.

·         Being attentive to every detail.

·         Exercising critical thinking

·         Working well independently and with a team

·         Highly professional with excellent judgment and discretion.

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

To provide interpretation, translate documents and assist with Accounting and other administrative functions.

·         Providing timely and accurate translations of e-mails, presentations, reports, etc.

·         Providing accurate, simultaneous interpretation –one on one, group meetings, training etc.

·         Providing audit support and coordination.

·         Performing cost Analysis and Reporting.

·         Producing budgets and forecasts.

·         Performing product costing and pricing.

·         Managing fixed assets.

·         Supporting Executive members.

·         Preparing and supporting presentations.

·         Coordinating reports and communication between US and Japan operations.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

·         Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

 

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

·         You are fluent in both English and Japanese.

·         You have a four-year degree in accounting, business or related field, or two to four years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·         You have two (2) years’ experience in an office setting conducting simultaneous translation.

·         You have the ability to analyze costs associated with production, operations, administration etc. and can prepare detailed reports highlighting cost variances, trends and potential issues.

·         You have the ability to develop and maintain budgets for various departments and projects. 

·         You can forecast future costs based on historical data and market trends.

·         You have experience with calculating the cost of new products and current standard costs.

·         You have experience with fixed asset lifecycle.

·         You have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

·         Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.  Intermediate proficiency Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

·         Accounting focus or certification preferred. (CMA, CPA)

·         SAP experience preferred.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·         General Office Environment eight (8) hours per day

·         Must be able to travel (domestic and international).

·         Must hold and maintain current driver’s license and passport.

·         Available to work overtime as needed on short notice.

·         Regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.

·         Frequently required to stand, walk and sit.

·         Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.