Accounting Assistant Bilingual English and Mandarin Required

To deliver essential administrative and financial support to the accounting department by ensuring accurate recordkeeping, smooth daily operations, and clear, timely communication with both internal teams and external partners. Accounts Payable & Receivable Processing — Manage daily AP/AR transactions, verify documentation, and ensure timely posting.

Job description:


To deliver essential administrative and financial support to the accounting department by ensuring accurate recordkeeping, smooth daily operations, and clear, timely communication with both internal teams and external partners.


Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Processing — Manage daily AP/AR transactions, verify documentation, and ensure timely posting.
• Financial Data Management — Enter, update, and maintain financial information in spreadsheets and accounting systems with precision.
• Reconciliation Tasks — Reconcile invoices, receipts, vendor statements, and bank activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Financial Reporting Support — Assist in preparing summaries, basic reports, and supporting schedules for internal review.
• Document & Records Organization — Maintain structured, compliant filing systems for both physical and digital accounting records.
• Audit Preparation — Gather, verify, and organize documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Vendor & Client Communication — Respond to billing inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and support positive stakeholder relationships.
• Payroll & Expense Support — Assist with payroll data entry, expense tracking, and related administrative tasks.
• Administrative Coordination — Schedule departmental meetings, manage correspondence, and support daily office operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; associate degree required
• Foundational Accounting Knowledge — Understanding of basic accounting principles, financial documentation, and transaction workflows.
• Technical Proficiency — Skilled in Microsoft Excel and accounting platforms such as Sage 100 or QuickBooks.
• Attention to Detail — Demonstrated accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and document management.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism — Ability to handle sensitive financial and payroll information with discretion.
• Organizational Strength — Capable of maintaining structured, compliant paper and digital filing systems.
• Language Skills — Fluency in English and Mandarin required; Taiwanese language ability preferred.
• Legal work authorization in the United States required

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)
• Taiwanese (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Whittier, CA 90605 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Whittier, CA 90605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person