<p><strong>Finance & Accounting Specialist - Bilingual Japanese</strong></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist - <strong>Bilingual Japanese </strong>to support day-to-day accounting operations for a hospitality-focused organization in Torrance, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage financial records accurately, communicate effectively in Japanese and English, and contribute to efficient billing and payment processes. The position offers the opportunity to work across both payables and receivables while helping maintain organized, timely, and reliable accounting data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in accordance with internal timelines and accounting procedures.</p><p>• Maintain accounts receivable records by creating invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on open items as needed.</p><p>• Enter financial information into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and ensure records remain current and complete.</p><p>• Reconcile transactions and review account activity to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support clean financial reporting.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks and related tools to track daily accounting activity, organize records, and generate routine financial information.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams and external contacts in both Japanese and English to address billing questions and payment matters.</p><p>• Support invoice processing workflows by reviewing details, matching records, and helping improve efficiency in day-to-day accounting tasks.</p>