• Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements using accounting software.
• Reconcile accounts and perform schedule computations (e.g., accruals, depreciation).
• Maintain general ledger and process AR/AP
• Prepare group consolidation packages and coordinate with tax return preparers
• Perform audit and review procedures as assigned
• Prepare payroll, sales tax, business license, personal property tax, and 1099 filings
• Assist with SOX/JSOX compliance and reporting to Japanese headquarters
• Support internal and external audit engagements
• Timely entry of time and expenses to support billing processes

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Ready and willing to work and learn
• CPA license
• Those actively pursuing CPA certifications can be considered for a junior role.
• Strong Japanese proficiency, both written and verbal, to communicate effectively with Japanese clients including expats and local employees and colleagues
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a CPA firm

• Talent Acquisitions & On-Site Hiring Support
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly, supervisory, and management roles across multiple locations.
• Visit units to conduct on-site hiring events, interviews, and community recruiting outreach.
• Build strong pipelines for high-turnover and new-store opening roles.
• Partner with Unit Managers to understand staffing needs and ensure decisions align with Company hiring standards.
• Create job postings, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions.
• Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rate).
• Work with local universities, community organizations, and job fairs to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Support store openings by coordinating hiring, orientation, and onboarding.
• Onboarding & HR Operations
• Coordinate pre-employment steps including background checks, I-9 verification, and onboarding documentation.
• Support and occasionally lead new-hire orientation sessions.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and assist with employee file compliance.
• Collaborate with payroll and benefits teams to resolve employee questions.
• Assist with scheduling, onboarding logistics, and new store support.
• People Support & Policy Guidance
• Serve as a point of contact for Unit Managers on HR processes, hiring best practices, and employee life cycle questions.
• Provide guidance on consistent interview practices, documentation, and employment law basics (wage & hour, meal/rest periods, non-discrimination, etc.).
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues for the units.

Job Requirements: 

• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with frontline staff, managers, and senior leadership.
• Bilingual in Japanese and English.
• Experience in restaurant operations, hospitality management, or multi-unit operations.
• Strong experience with fast-paced, high-volume hiring environments.
• Experience in Japanese restaurants or the food wholesale industry.
• Experience supporting new store openings or pre-openings activities.
• Prior multi-location or franchised operations experience.
• This role includes visits to restaurant locations, including kitchen areas and active service environments
• Travel within Southern California is required; domestic travel may be needed depending on business needs.

• Conduct targeted customer marketing to identify potential clients.
• Prepare quotations and create sales materials as a Sales Assistant.
• Coordinate notifications to customers regarding arriving shipments and arrange delivery with trucking companies.
• Assist the operations team with various tasks to ensure smooth processes.

Job Requirement: 

• Previous experience in sales support or related fields is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Maintain and monitor food quality standards across all locations
• Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and safety practices
• Implement food safety protocols (HACCP) and conduct regular inspections
• Manage compliance with local health regulations and internal standards
• Train and guide staff on quality, hygiene, and safety practices
• Other duties as required

Job Requirements: 

• Experience in quality control, hygiene, or food safety within high end restaurants or the hospitality industry
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• English: Business level

• Business execution of the contents of the main task list.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Daily/weekly/monthly reports from stores and check them for accuracy.
• Maintain contact lists of vendors and guarantee good business relationships.
• Act as the point of contact representing the Tech Department for internal and external parties.
• Interpret Japanese to English and vice versa to ensure effective communication between corporate management, employees, and vendors.
• Liaise with multiple vendors and in-company departments to handle requests and queries from the Technical Director and the Tech Department.
• Book travel arrangements (flights, hotels) for technicians’ business trips.
• Support for making sure that new machines are set up properly and functioning.
• Help with updates of machines installed at the stores.
• Provide support for layout change tasks such as scheduling and finding available personnel.
• Maintain parts inventory for all stores and HQ.
• Assists to make sure that parts being ordered by the stores and that the parts orders are correct.
• Receive and confirm requests for stores needing supplies and consumables, then order.
• Make shipping labels for parts, uniforms, and loan items (US, Japan)
• Assists payment tasks where necessary.
• Check and confirm scheduling, preparations, and contacting to stores for new store transfer equipment.
• Order and send tools for new stores (send requests to operations and HQ tech).
• Conduct tasks in the main task list.
• Report all irregular issues and problems to general management for solutions.
• Maintain good communication with all employees and outside contacts.
• Comply and maintain confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.
• Other duties as required

Job Requirements: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Bilingual in English/Japanese (at least understanding Japanese required)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills