Accounting Associate (Japanese Bilingual)

About us: GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese gaming company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. We publish titles across multiple platforms ranging from AAA to handheld to mobile. Our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry who are brought together by one simple thing: a love of gaming. Position Summary: The Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, office administrative tasks, and financial record-keeping. Key responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, managing vendor invoices, reconciling and entering credit card transactions into QuickBooks Online, handling cross-departmental communications for approvals, and preparing routine sales data reports. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager. What you’ll be doing: Review incoming vendor bills for accuracy, communicate with internal team members to verify invoice details, assign appropriate GL accounts, enter bills into QuickBooks Online, facilitate approval workflows with designated managers, and maintain organized documentation/audit trails. Review credit card transactions and receipts for accuracy, follow up with cardholders for supporting. documentation/details, properly categorize expenditures, and enter transactions into QuickBooks Online. Review employee expense reports and supporting receipts for compliance with company policies, verify general ledger (GL) coding, follow up with employees for clarification or missing documentation, route reports for managerial approval, and record approved expense reimbursements in QuickBooks. Issue customer invoices, follow up on billing inquiries, and assist with tracking receivables. Compile and summarize recurring sales and revenue data to support internal reporting and analysis. Serve as a reliable backup for critical daily operational tasks (such as invoice generation and routine reporting) during the Senior Accounting Manager’s absence. Assist with routine accounting administrative duties, digital filing (PDFs, receipts, approvals). Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties that are assigned by upper management. Travel on business or work beyond normal work hours when necessary. Requirements: Must be bilingual in English and Japanese (written and verbal) Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent relevant work experience. Experience with QuickBooks Online, specifically entering/categorizing vendor bills, expenses, and credit card transactions. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, data aggregation, spreadsheets) Must have attention to detail. High accuracy in numerical data entry into QuickBooks Online, credit card receipt matching, employee expense report auditing, filing, and maintaining audit-compliant documentation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Perks: 100% employer-paid insurance: Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Competitive paid time off: Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Winter Break. This is a hybrid position with flexibility in balancing on-site and remote work, depending on your preference. However, remote work must be based in California, and on-site attendance will be required when needed. Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pacific Time Base Salary Range: $47,000 - $65,000 per year Note: Only applications submitted through the online system or formally referred by the designated recruiter will be deemed official and accepted. Any resumes submitted through alternative channels will not be recognized as valid applications. GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.