Bilingual E/J Accounting Assistant (Part time)

Bilingual E/J Accounting Assistant (Part time) (78117-1)

xxxx America Inc. is looking to hire an Accounting Assistant to join our team located in Santa Monica, CA. The position will be working closely with our Senior Accounting Supervisor as well as the company’s other teams such as Marketing, Production, and Merchandising licensing teams.

This position requires meticulous attention to detail and would be best for someone passionate about Accounting and the Anime/Entertainment Industry. Prior Accounting experience is required, as well as being Bilingual in English and Japanese.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the calculation of each IP/Content’s Royalty to each licensee
2. Assist with the preparation of Royalty reports of each IP/Content on a monthly basis
3. Issue and settlement of invoice due to progress Royalty reports from each licensee
4. Storing, inputting, and updating data for each licensee
5. Assist with proceeding of all bank deposits and wire transfers
6. Assist with processing of Accounts Payable
7. Assist with preparation and follow up on Accounts Receivable
8. Work with Senior Accounting Supervisor on supporting all accounting documents and records
9. Coordinate with vendors to help resolve any outstanding issues or inquiries
10. Assist with any special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Accounting (any industry)
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), especially advanced level for Excel
• Knowledge of Quickbooks
• JAPANESE ENGLISH Bilingual – must have professional-level skills of reading, writing, and communicating in Japanese for daily correspondence with licensors in Japan
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US