Administrative Assistant/Accountant Bilingual Japanese at LFP Associates

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

·Clear and accurate in all forms of communication.

·Problem solver, always one step ahead.

·Demonstrating solid organizational skills.

·Being attentive to every detail.

·Exercising critical thinking

·Working well independently and with a team

·Highly professional with excellent judgment and discretion.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

To provide interpretation, translate documents and assist with Accounting and other administrative functions.

·Providing timely and accurate translations of e-mails, presentations, reports, etc.

·Providing accurate, simultaneous interpretation –one on one, group meetings, training etc.

·Providing audit support and coordination.

·Performing cost Analysis and Reporting.

·Producing budgets and forecasts.

·Performing product costing and pricing.

·Managing fixed assets.

·Supporting Executive members.

·Preparing and supporting presentations.

·Coordinating reports and communication between US and Japan operations.

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

·Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

·You are fluent in both English and Japanese.

·You have a four-year degree in accounting, business or related field, or two to four years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·You have two (2) years’ experience in an office setting conducting simultaneous translation.

·You have the ability to analyze costs associated with production, operations, administration etc. and can prepare detailed reports highlighting cost variances, trends and potential issues.

·You have the ability to develop and maintain budgets for various departments and projects.

·You can forecast future costs based on historical data and market trends.

·You have experience with calculating the cost of new products and current standard costs.

·You have experience with fixed asset lifecycle.

·You have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

·Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Intermediate proficiency Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

·Accounting focus or certification preferred. (CMA, CPA)

·SAP experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·General Office Environment eight (8) hours per day

·Must be able to travel (domestic and international).

·Must hold and maintain current driver’s license and passport.

·Available to work overtime as needed on short notice.

·Regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.

·Frequently required to stand, walk and sit.

·Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.