Accounting Clerk

Hankyu Hanshin Express usa Inc•Carson, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is responsible for handling company accounting activities, such as account receivables, accounts payable, bank deposits, and other support tasks as needed.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) in accounting or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to two years of previous experience in accounting or related field.
Accounting
Accuracy
Attendance & Punctuality
Attention to Detail
Bookkeeping
Clerical
Communication: Speaking, Reading and Writing in English
Dependability/Reliability
Confidentiality & Intellectual Properties
Ethics
Flexibility/Adaptability
Initiative/Follow Through
Multi-Tasking
Problem Solving
Team Participation.

Responsibilities

Maintain/correct and update system information (In Cargowise).
Review storage, demurrage and exam fees for containers at Port online (Per request from branch).
Review invoices that come from Japan to branches.
Post cash receipts for funds received from customers for daily bank reconciliation.
Communicate with the branches, HHE subsidiaries, overseas agents or the third party to settle as many invoices as possible in a timely manner and send a reminder for outstanding A/R.
Daily reconciliation of Cargo Sprint/Pay Cargo transactions.
Assist with maintaining financial security and company policy by following internal controls.
Support for projects related to accounting.
Run reports to send out to branches.
Review the statement updated by the third party and give them some directions to keep a statement current.
Check the bank account for any incoming wire.
Assist with preparation of Asset/Liability account details and investigate the discrepancy and outstanding (Advance account etc.).
Keep all the necessary documents in the file accordingly.
Create invoices for ocean liability insurance to some overseas offices.
Allocate profit/loss share and send any necessary documents to Branch Managers.
Assist with monitoring long outstanding A/R and A/P.
Closing tasks (Cost and Rev. Suspension, ACR and WIP balance, Bank Reconciliation etc.).
Year ending tasks.
Assist with preparation of documents for audit.
Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
Reports all irregular issues and problems to management for solution.
Maintains good communication with other managers, staff & outside contacts.
Complies with all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.