Accounting Specialist (Contract / Part-Time)

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Our motto: Always Be Launching. Elite global team, Work Super Hard, AI-driven development. Through these principles, we've achieved extraordinary growth at breakneck speed.

As we continue scaling globally, we’re looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional to support our financial operations and ensure accuracy across all core processes.

About Omakase.AI

Omakase.AI is a Voice AI Agent that transforms how customers discover products and information online.

Instead of forcing users to click through menus, filters, and static pages, Omakase enables brands to offer a conversational AI experience — where customers can talk or type with an AI agent that understands the brand’s entire site, product catalog, and voice. The agent guides customers through discovery, answers questions, and helps them find the right product — just like a knowledgeable in-store associate, but online.

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable Accounting Specialist (contractor or part-time) to support our US financial operations. This role is focused on execution and accuracy — ideal for someone who is comfortable handling recurring accounting tasks independently while coordinating with external partners and internal stakeholders.

You’ll work closely with our external accounting firm and Japan headquarters, ensuring that all financial processes run smoothly and deadlines are consistently met.

Core Responsibilities

Send monthly customer invoices and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
Perform monthly book close in coordination with our external accounting firm
Process vendor invoices and rent payments via wire transfer
Manage business documentation and state filings through CT Corporation
Partner with our Japan headquarters to develop and maintain the annual budget
Handle annual and semi-annual compliance tasks including 1099/W-2 filing, business insurance, corporate tax filings, and required corporate documentation
Lead the fiscal year-end close process to ensure accurate and complete financial records

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar role
• Experience handling payroll, invoicing, and basic financial operations
• Familiarity with US compliance requirements (e.g., 1099/W-2, corporate filings)
• Experience working with external accounting firms or tax advisors is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring deadlines independently
• Comfortable working in a remote, async, and cross-timezone environment
• Business-level English and Japanese required; experience working with international teams is a plus