Job Opening: Administrative Staff (Accounting & General Affairs)

2026/5/12
Job Opening: Administrative Staff (Accounting & General Affairs)

The Consulate‑General of Japan in Houston is seeking to hire an Administrative Staff member (Accounting & General Affairs) as outlined below.
1. Position Details
  1. Position Title:
    Administrative Staff (Accounting & General Affairs)
  2. Salary:
    To be determined based on qualifications and experience
  3. Employment Status:
    Full‑time, nonexempt permanent position
    (A three‑month probationary period applies)
  4. Working Hours:
    Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    (Lunch break: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
    Overtime may be required.
  5. Work Location:
    Consulate‑General of Japan in Houston
    909 Fannin Street, Suite 3000,
    Houston, TX 77010
  6. Benefits:
    a. Paid leave
    b. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    c. Paid holidays (City of Houston and U.S. federal holidays, as well as selected Japanese holidays)
2. Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Assisting with procedures related to official bank accounts and payments
  2. Preparing required documentation for the shipment and receipt of diplomatic cargo, and coordinating with relevant authorities, including the U.S. Department of State
  3. Assisting with procedures related to the arrival and departure of staff members
    (e.g., opening/closing personal bank accounts, ID issuance, hotel, rental car, and housing arrangements)
  4. Other administrative support duties as assigned
    (Limited to several days per year in connection with large‑scale events)
3. Qualifications
  1. Legal authorization to work in the United States
  2. Ability to work full‑time on site (no remote work) and to work overtime as needed
  3. Fluent in both Japanese and English
  4. Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork skills, and communication abilities
  5. Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet use, and e‑mail
4. Application and Selection Process
  1. Application Deadline:
    May 29, 2026 (Friday)
  2. Selection Process:
    a. First Screening: Document review
    b. Second Screening: Written examination and interview
    Only applicants who pass the first screening will be contacted.
  3. Required Documents & Submission:
    Please email your resume (Japanese preferred) to:
    cgj.joboffer.admin@ho.mofa.go.jp
    Submitted documents will not be returned.
  4. Expected Start Date:
    To be determined (negotiable)
  5. Final candidates will be subject to a background check.
5. Notes
  1. A separate position for Administrative Staff (Consular Affairs) is also being recruited. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in your resume.
    Applications for both positions are accepted; preferences and suitability will be confirmed through interviews.
  2. Communication will be conducted primarily by email.
    Please refrain from making inquiries by phone.

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