Japanese Bilingual Outsourcing Bookkeeping Specialist – Remote (Remote)

About the position

Responsibilities
• Communicate with clients to maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Establish accounting policies and procedures with clients to fit each client’s unique needs.
• Set up and configure QuickBooks Online for new clients, including creating and mapping the chart of accounts.
• Provide basic training for clients on how to use QuickBooks and answer their related inquiries.
• Obtain accurate and timely accounting data from assigned clients, ensuring accurate financial records and meeting monthly closing deadlines consistently.
• Review clients’ month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile bank statements and client ledgers for seamless record-keeping.
• Generate various financial reports for clients, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, general ledgers, trial balances, and aging reports.
• Safeguard client compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advise clients on accounting inquiries and provide guidance on using QuickBooks and other relevant accounting systems.
• Assist clients with financial activities like payroll recording and invoice generation.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements
• Bilingual Japanese and English skills (Japanese: reading, writing and speaking).
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in bookkeeping for corporate clients at a consulting, accounting, or outsourcing firm.
• Prior experience with QuickBooks Online.

Benefits
• Remote work
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave/Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k)