Join one of the largest travel companies as a Finance & Accounting Specialist. This position is responsible for the activities of the staff engaged in the daily accounts payable/accounts receivable function for the Companys Inhouse team as well as branch closing and/or group companys accounting book closing.
Job Description
Daily & Monthly & Quarterly Accounting Duties
- Reviews Inhouse tour costs invoices (include leisure) credit card payments wire payments for any discrepancies (Bill Check); contacts appropriate person in charge for clarification (LAX NYC LAS SFO)
- Approves and creates payment journal for urgent payment checks in the companys accounting system.
- Posts general ledger entries of employees business expense use with their corporate credit cards/invoices.
- Creates new vendors in the companys accounting system.
- Cash receipt
- Bank reconciliation
- Prepares various monthly closing reports including balance sheet aging report etc.
- Prepares quarterly report including TSchedule intercompany confirmation etc.
Administrative Duties (% of Time Spent: 20%)
- Performs administrative duties for the Finance & Accounting team / Manager of Finance & Accounting
- Replies to a group mail; handles payment status inquiries from vendors and operation team.
- Receives invoices via a group email account.
- Scan incoming mails such as checks bank statements invoices etc.
- Downloads tour costs data (TOGO)
- Process credit card payments for Inhouse (Leisure included)
- Deposit checks
- Provides trouble shooting as necessary.
- Assists management with assigning and scheduling work activities.
Other & Miscellaneous
- Seeks constant improvement more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
- Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by your superiors.
- Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
- Reports all irregular issues and problems to your superiors for solution.
- Maintains good communication with your superiors office staff members and outside contacts.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area
Education and Experience
- Associates degree (A.A.) in accounting or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possesses 35 years of experience or equivalent skills in own expertise.
Skills and Knowledge
- Possesses sufficient knowledge and skills to perform work on his/her own and provides guidance to team members.
- Proficient in own expertise but also knowledgeable about the broader business environment that has impact on own work.
- Speaks reads and writes fluently in Japanese language
Working Hours
- Normal business hours between 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- May be required to work after normal business hours and weekends
Working Environment
- Work can be performed remotely but may be required to report to the Los Angeles Office two times per month or as required.
- Infrequent (two times per year) domestic travel by air is required.