Hybrid Business Operations Specialist – Japanese Bilingual

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About the role

  • Business Operations Specialist managing accounting, HR, and legal operations for Canon Software America. Requires native-level Japanese and English proficiency for communication with Japanese headquarters.

Responsibilities

  • Handle monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial closings
  • Process billing, payments, and funds management; input into accounting system (QuickBooks)
  • Prepare reports and internal control documents
  • Communicate and report to the headquarters in Japan
  • Support corporate tax calculations, payments, filings, and external/internal audit coordination
  • Manage expatriate onboarding/offboarding, compensation, and benefits (e.g., 401K, insurance)
  • Assist Japanese expatriates and their families with U.S. tax filings and visa-related matters
  • Maintain HR policies, employee handbook, time & leave management
  • Collaborate with Canon U.S.A. for compliance, training, and HR programs
  • Hire Local Employees
  • Assist with contract review and management with Canon U.S.A. and vendors
  • Support the preparation and coordination of shareholder meeting materials
  • Assist in risk management activities.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting experience
  • Native-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently and proactively
  • Experience in HR or general affairs (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and QuickBooks (preferred)
  • Experience in Japanese-affiliated companies or familiarity with Japanese corporate culture (preferred).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Discretionary profit sharing
  • Discretionary success sharing
  • Educational assistance
  • Recognition programs
  • Vacation
  • and much more.

Job title

Business Operations Specialist – Japanese Bilingual

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$69,300 - $103,770 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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