Accounting Associate – Accounting Services

Job Description

Accounting Specialist (Associate level) | Pasona N A, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Pasona N A, Inc., offering hybrid work options in Torrance, CA, New York, NY, and Houston, TX. The company operates with a core philosophy rooted in solving societal problems, striving to create a world where every individual can enjoy an authentic and thriving life journey. Pasona N A, Inc. serves as a dedicated partner, supporting individuals through various stages of their careers and lives, helping to transform challenges into meaningful fulfillment and personal reward while maximizing their inherent potential. In this Accounting Specialist role, you will be instrumental in delivering essential professional services to assigned clients, directly contributing to Pasona’s mission of fostering success, sharing joy, and ultimately realizing a better society for all.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Torrance, CA; New York, NY; Houston, TX
• Pay: $45000–$70000 yearly
• Team: Works as part of a team under the supervision of project leaders and/or supervisor.
• Mission: Handles duties related to Pasona’s professional services for assigned clients as an associate.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, ADP, Sage 50, other ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Independently handle or contribute to outsourcing accounting duties for assigned clients, potentially covering at least two small to medium-sized companies or one large company as part of a supervisory team.
• Process: Accurately prepare all necessary supporting documentation and post corresponding journal entries within QuickBooks, other ERP systems, or similar accounting software.
• Uphold: Ensure the highest quality of customer services are consistently delivered to clients receiving professional accounting services.
• Support: Actively participate in various internal projects as assigned, contributing to team goals and overall company initiatives.
• Administer: Perform diverse administrative duties specifically related to the assigned professional services projects, alongside other related tasks as necessary.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Experience: A professional ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in both Japanese and English is required; 3 or more years of accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred to excel in this role.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; a strong comfort level with learning new systems and the ability to respond flexibly to changes within the IT environment; a proven capacity to work accurately and efficiently within a fast-paced work environment, coupled with the ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to consistently meet required timelines; effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for client and team interactions.
• Bonus: Prior knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, ADP, Sage 50, or other ERP systems; possessing a challenging mindset and being adjustable with new projects.