Accounting Specialist (Contract / Part-Time)
TLDR
Support financial operations by sending invoices, managing accounts, and ensuring accuracy in coordination with external partners and stakeholders.
#1 on ProductHunt. Over 10,000 AI agents generated worldwide in just 3 months since launch – that's our voice AI agent platform "Omakase.ai."
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
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
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
Omakase.ai is a pioneering voice AI agent platform that empowers businesses to create seamless, human-like interactions, transforming customer discovery of products and information online. Built in Japan and designed for global impact, our platform stands out by enabling brands to engage with customers conversationally instead of relying on traditional, static browsing methods. We focus on enhancing the customer experience, making it as intuitive and personal as interacting with a knowledgeable associate.