JOB OPENING - Accounting/Administrative Assistant

2024/7/1
JOB OPENING
 
Title:                            Accounting/Administrative Assistant
Salary:                         Commensurate with experience
Benefits:                      Paid vacation, medical/dental/vision insurance, holidays (Houston City and U.S. federal holidays and some Japanese national holidays)
Working hours:           9:00 am – 5:00 pm (7-hour work), Monday – Friday
Location:                     The Consulate-General of Japan in Houston
                                      909 Fannin Street, Suite 3000, Houston TX 77010
 
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:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Strong English language skills
  • Business-level Japanese 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.
 
To Apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail their resume, proof of citizenship (passport), or a valid U.S. permanent resident card (green card) to cgj.joboffer.admin@ho.mofa.go.jp.  The deadline for submission is July 12, 2024.  Please do not call with regard to your application status.