▶︎ Job Details: • Job Title: Accounting Assistant • Hourly : $20 – $25 per hr • Visa Support: No • Language: English/Japanese
▶︎ What will you do: We are seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Accounting Assistant to support our accounting and HR teams, with a primary focus on payroll operations. This role will be responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll, including for expatriate employees, and supporting related accounting and compliance tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Processed monthly payroll for both local and expatriate employees
Reviewed and reflected attendance data, various deductions, bonuses, and allowances
Handled social and labor insurance procedures, including onboarding and offboarding
Managed year-end tax adjustments and statutory filings such as tax reports (e.g., Gensen Choshu-hyo)
Processed reimbursements for transportation, business trips, and other employee benefits
Entered payroll and accounting data into internal systems and maintained confidential records
Coordinated with external vendors such as payroll providers, social insurance consultants, and tax advisors etc.
▶︎ Qualification :
2+ years of experience in accounting or related administrative roles
Understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
Experience or exposure to payroll processes, including expatriate payroll support
Knowledge of expatriate payroll structure (e.g., tax equalization, housing allowance)
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
Prior experience in a multinational company or international environment