Office Manager / Accountant │ Japanese Restaurant Company

A company operating Japanese restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii is seeking an Office Manager / Accountant.

<Summary>
Responsible for managing office administration and handling accounting company operating a Japanese restaurant
in Hawaii. This dual-function role involves administrative responsibilities and accounting/bookkeeping to ensure |
financial accuracy and operational efficiency across all restaurant locations.

<Job Duties>
Office & Administrative Operations:
・ Compliance & Licensing: Manage the timely renewal of business licenses, liquor
licenses, insurances, and other regulatory permits.
・ Lease Management: Monitor lease agreements, track renewal deadlines, and keep
management informed of upcoming facility obligations.
・Business Documentation: Process government forms, business filings, and corporate
expense reports.
・ Office Oversight: Serve as the central point of contact for office administrative needs
and general corporate inquiries.
・ Office Maintenance: Ensure safe and efficient office operations by organizing
documents and maintaining office supplies.

Finance & Accounting:
・ Accounting and bookkeeping: Record accounting transactions and report financial
information timely and accurately.
・ Treasury: Maintain relationships with financial institutions and manage bank
accounts and cash balances of corporate and all restaurant locations.
・General Ledger Oversight: Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure all entries are
accurately assigned in collaboration with the accounting team.
・Accounts Payable: Oversee the invoice payment process for all restaurant locations;
ensure timely payments to suppliers and maintain vendor relationships.
・Process Improvement: Develop and document internal accounting controls and
recordkeeping systems, leveraging modern financial technology.
・ Mentorship: Provide necessary instructions to bookkeeping personnel and direct their
daily work activities to ensure consistency and efficiency.

<Qualifications>
・ Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Japanese is a significant plus
・ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
・ Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality or F&B industry.
・Advanced proficiency in ERP/Accounting Software and Spreadsheet.
・Strong knowledge of Hawaii-specific business regulations and requirements.
・Absolute discretion when handling confidential financial and personnel data.
・High level of precision in data entry and financial reconciliation.
・Proven ability to meet strict monthly and annual filing deadlines.
・Ability to collaborate effectively with restaurant-level managers and corporate executives.
・Using logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to financial problems.
・Applying general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
・The ability to anticipate when financial or operational issues are likely to arise.

【Keywords】
①Office Administration
②Accounting & Bookkeeping
③Financial Operations