215512 Bilingual Accounts Payable Operations Specialist (English/Japanese- Hybrid)

POSITION: Bilingual Accounts Payable Operations Specialist (English/Japanese)
FULLTIME: 10/06/2025 start to 10/05/2026
LOCATION: Charlotte NC (requirement of 3 days onsite 2 WFH)
SCHEDULE: 8am-5pm Monday Friday
PAY RANGE: $21.03/HR paid weekly
(Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and location. Base pay information is based on market location.)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bilingual Accounts Payable Operations Specialist to join our Payee Operations Team part of the Corporate Accounts Payable organization. This position provides operational support for daily client queries invoice processing employee expense claims and corporate card administration.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Accounts Payable operations excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Services:

• Respond to internal and external Japan-based client inquiries via group mailbox and helpdesk hotline (system navigation general inquiries invoice processing and employee expense reimbursement)
• Manage Japan corporate card administration including new applications credit limit increases and cancellations

Vendor & 3rd Party Invoices:

• Research and resolve invoices in Appian queues and manage callback requests
• Follow up on weekly unapproved invoices/aging items with Lines of Business for settlement
• Prepare weekly exposure reports related to bank reconciliation items
• Perform invoice indexing in Appian
• Review and ensure correct C-Tax & withholding tax application to vendor invoices
• Set up and maintain payee records

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in English and Japanese (spoken written and typed)
• Minimum 1 year of Accounts Payable experience preferably within a shared service environment
• Familiarity with Appian or similar workflow systems for handling vendor/third-party invoices
• Knowledge of Concur for employee expense reimbursements
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel Word Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

• Understanding of global AP processes and corporate payment operations
• Experience with international vendor management and compliance

Working Conditions:

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels such as from office equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Use of computers and technology
  

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