Summary
Join one of the largest travel companies as a Finance and Accounting Specialist and become a vital part of our dynamic team driving financial excellence.
This position is responsible for the activities of the staff engaged in the daily accounts payable/accounts receivable function for the Company’s In-house team, branch closing, and group company’s accounting book closing.
Job Description
Daily & Monthly & Quarterly Accounting Duties (75%)
Reviews in-house tour costs invoices (including leisure), credit card payments, and wire payments for any discrepancies (Bill Check); contacts appropriate person in charge for clarification.
Approves and creates payment journals for urgent payment checks in the company’s accounting system.
Posts general ledger entries of employees’ business expense use with their corporate credit cards/invoices.
Creates new vendors in the company’s accounting system.
Cash receipt
Bank reconciliation
Prepares various monthly closing reports, including balance sheets, aging reports, etc.
Prepares quarterly reports, including T-Schedule, intercompany confirmation, etc.
Administrative Duties (20%)
Performs administrative duties for the Finance & Accounting team / Manager of Finance & Accounting
Replies to a group mail; handles payment status inquiries from vendors and the operation team.
Receives invoices via a group email account.
Scans incoming mail, such as checks, bank statements, invoices, etc.
Downloads tour costs data (TOGO)
Process credit card payments for In-house (Leisure included)
Deposit checks
Provides troubleshooting as necessary.
Assists management with assigning and scheduling work activities.
Requirements
– Associate’s degree (A.A.) in accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
– 3-5 Years of Accounting Experience and Knowledge:
Demonstrated experience and understanding of accounting principles.
– Fluency in Japanese and English:
Speaks, reads, and writes fluently in the Japanese and English languages.
– Effective Communication Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
-Proficient in own expertise, but also knowledgeable about the broader business environment that impacts own work.
– Hybrid Office Commute:
Ability to commute to the Torrance, CA office approximately a few days a week.