JOB OPENING (Accounting/Administrative Assistant)

Title:          Accounting/Administrative Assistant
Salary: 　　　Commensurate with experience
Benefits:            Paid vacation, medical/dental insurance, holidays (some US federal and Japanese national holidays)
Working hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
＊some evenings and weekends required for special events and receptions
 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• General administrative duties:
• Provide daily support to the Administrative Officer
• Assist with general banking and account maintenance for the Consulate
• Assist in timely payment of accounts for the Consulate
• Act as primary office liaison to outside vendors, coordinating with officers for scheduling of various appointments and establishing new accounts as needed
• Maintain contact with the State Department for various accreditations and permissions
• Coordinate the arrival and delivery of incoming Diplomatic Cargo, including all necessary filings with the State Department and Customs and Border Patrol.
• Assist in the settlement of incoming Officials, including arranging hotel reservations, assisting with travel, car rentals, and apartment leases, and establishment of personal accounts.
• Assist other sections of the Consulate as required
• Other administrative duties and assisting the diplomats with day-to-day work.
   
  Required Qualifications:
• Strong English language skills
• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in common software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Japanese language skills (favorable)
   
  Location:
  Consulate-General of Japan at Houston, 909 Fannin Street, Suite 3000, Houston TX 77010
   
  To Apply:
  Interested candidates should e-mail their resume, proof of citizenship (ex.US passport), or a valid US permanent resident card (green card) and cover letter to Noda ( E-mail: cgj.joboffer.admin@ho.mofa.go.jp). Deadline for submission is July 5th, 2018 6:00pm (CST). Please do not call with regard to your application status.