Japanese Bilingual Accounting Specialist Location: Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Area Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Working Hours: 8am-5pm Overview: A global manufacturing company is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Accounting Specialist. You will be providing support for a variety of accounting functions and collaborating with a senior accountant to ensure the smooth operation of financial processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not are limited to: * Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, issue checks, and initiate ACH payments and wire transfers. * Accounts Receivable: Issue customer invoices, verify and record customer payments. * Payroll: Collaborate with the payroll service company to process bi-weekly and monthly payroll. * Tax Filing: Assist with providing financial information to the tax service company for various tax filings. * Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements and other required documents for reporting to the Japanese parent company. * Auditing: Assist with providing financial information and preparing documents for financial audits. * HR Support (as needed): Assist the HR team with tasks such as insurance and benefits, and visa renewals for expatriate employees. * Other duties: may be tasked with other accounting or administrative functions as needed. Qualifications: * Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in an office environment, accounting experience preferred but not required. * Fluency in Japanese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage etc.) a plus. * Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play.