Japan/America Society of Kentucky (ケンタッキー日米協会) · 3 months ago
Japanese Bilingual Office Administrator - Lexington, KY
Japan/America Society of Kentucky is a Japanese manufacturing company seeking a full-time Japanese Bilingual Office Administrator to manage essential office operations in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on accounting and human resources, ensuring smooth financial processes and translating business documents between English and Japanese.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll
Issue Invoices, (occasionally quotations and purchase orders as well.)
Track A/R balance and contact customers if needed. Pay bills as part of daily duties
Track employees’ work hours and paid time off days
Run payroll biweekly and prepare/submit the withholding taxes and forms
Prepare the state sales and use tax return on an annual basis (frequency might change.)
Report financial statements, such as profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statement to Japan headquarters monthly
Process monthly closing, including bank accounts reconciliation
Work closely with an outside CPA to prepare corporate income tax returns
Handle employee benefits, such as health/dental/voluntary insurance and retirement plan
Record and maintain employee business mileage and travel expenses
Translate business documents from English to Japanese, or vice versa
Assist non-English speaking Japanese personnel in general professional and personal matters
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in office administration, accounting, and payroll processing
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
Excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese
Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
Previous experience working with corporate tax preparation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Simple IRA at 3%
PTO
Company
Japan/America Society of Kentucky (ケンタッキー日米協会)
The Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) is dedicated to sustaining a favorable business and community relationship between Japan and Kentucky by promoting cooperation and mutual understanding.