Global Industrial Contractor
ENERAL POSITION SUMMARY Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. This position is responsible for performing a range of basic accounting and administrative functions and for offering various bi-lingual support to Management and Japanese visitors. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1) Primary Job Functions a) Provides General Accounting Support; By supporting the preparation of monthly reports for all ongoing projects based on work in progress cost percentage basis by means of QuickBooks and Excel; and by supporting the management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable b) Provides General Administrative Support including General Sales Support; By writing and distributing documents and other correspondence (to contractors, vendors, internally, etc); by distributing mail and faxes when necessary; by accurately filing and maintaining documents; by maintaining and modifying data; by making copies; by ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipment; by researching, communicating, and negotiating with vendors for best prices; by planning office activities and events; by providing administrative support to General Manager and Project Managers as necessary; and by assisting Management on other administrative functions as requested c) Support Management and Japanese Visitors with Various Arrangements; By providing translation support; by coordinating travel arrangements (hotel, rental car and flight reservations, etc); by researching and negotiating various travel related services (i.e. corporate rates for hotels, insurance for cars, etc); by arranging for apartments, car leases, etc for longer term visitors; by advising visitors on various local issues and problems; and by recommending local places to visitors for business and personal needs ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Work Environment a) The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. working in a business office with computers printers, and telephones) b) The staff member may be required to travel for business and work beyond normal business hours when necessary EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED 1) Language Skill a) Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, forms and instructions in English and Japanese. b) Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals in English c) Ability to effectively respond to questions from Management, Staff, clients and the general public in English and Japanese. d) Ability to communication verbally and in writing to individuals and groups in English and Japanese. e) Ability to effectively deliver presentations to Managers, Staff, clients and the general public in English and Japanese. 2) Mathematical Skills a) Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume b) Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry to draw and interpret bar graphs EDUCATION 1) Associate degree or equivalent and/or two to four years related experience or equivalent combination and experience. 2) Accounting degree preferred