Employment

Japan Society, since 1907, has been bringing the people of Japan and the United States closer together through understanding, appreciation and cooperation. Society programs in the arts, business, education and public policy offer opportunities to experience Japanese culture; to foster sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the U.S. and Japan, regionally and in a global context; and to improve
access to information on Japan.

Japan Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position delineated below.

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Accountant

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Accountant provides overall support to the Finance department with primary focus on Japan Society receivables.

Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and process all account receivable
• Receive and count cash; maintain cash boxes and secure changes as needed; prepare deposit of funds
• Process Language Center, membership, contribution, Special Events and corporate programs receipts through Raiser’s Edge
• Apply accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of financial transaction data
• Compile and review source documents for completeness and accuracy
• Verify and post details of the transactions to appropriate ledger and journal
• Post Raiser’s Edge batches to the accounting system, adjust records in RE as needed
• Run reports and compare source documents and journal entries to verify accuracy
• Assist VP of Finance and Administration in the preparation of annual operating budget and review of actual versus budgeted performance
• Generate and reconcile month end reports: individual and Corporate membership, Deposit detail, and Restricted funds reports
• Reconcile web for membership sales; issue online refunds as needed; enter box-office ticket sales
• Generate quarterly occupancy performance reports
• Prepare Government and Foundation program reports
• Supervise and assist staff use of Finance office credit card terminal and research credit card chargebacks
• Assist with year-end audit process preparation of all reconciliations and audit work
• Prepare forms 1042S annually and help prepare 1099 forms
• Input annual budget
• Act as backup for other Finance department members and assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years related financial experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge and overall computer skills

To Apply: Email your letter of interest and resume to the Director of Human Resources, at - jobs@japansociety.org.

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Director of Global Programs

Reporting to the President, the Director of Global Programs is responsible for programming and fundraising for the Corporate Program, comprising business-related programs and networking events for corporate members. He/she will also oversee the integration and manage the results of a consolidated unit comprising Corporate Program, Policy Projects, which focuses on problem-solving exchanges and the administration of the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, and Lectures, which hosts talks on a range of topics, including cultural issues of interest to individual and corporate members as well as the general public.

The position requires an active, hands-on leader and consummate team-builder with outstanding managerial, communication and customer-relations skills. The successful candidate must have an in-depth understanding of Japan, U.S.- Japan relations, as well as global business and economic and policy trends. He/she must have the executive presence and bearing necessary to serve as an ambassador of the organization and partner to the President’s Office, and to collaborate effectively with all areas of Japan Society, particularly Development and Special Events. Japanese language ability is a plus.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree or higher plus minimum of eight to ten years’ managerial experience with specific expertise in program development and implementation, people and budget management, and fund-raising
• Knowledge of international business and financial markets, including modern Japanese cultural, business and political trends and their global influence
• Knowledge of or interest in social entrepreneurialism and NGOs
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Japanese business etiquette, customs and culture
• Demonstrated ability to network and build external relationships
• Ability to manage staff and collaborate effectively with a full range of internal and external partners
• Ability to synergize elements from different program areas into new program offerings
• Experience in dealing with the public
• Superior research and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Window’s Office Suite, online research, and database management
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Experience with non-profit corporate membership or similar membership program a plus.

To Apply: Email your letter of interest and resume to Jane Fenton, Director of Human Resources, at - jobs@japansociety.org.

Japan Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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LAN Administrator – Part-time

Reporting to the Director of IT, Building and House Operations, and working across the organization, the part-time LAN Administrator will support a 50+ user mixed environment (PC and MAC) running on a Windows 2008 network.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage multiple application and files servers running on Windows 2003 - 2008 Servers including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, log reviews, security management
• Perform daily server backups and support the disaster recovery plan
• Provide desktop support to include OS, MS Office and productivity applications
• Manage extensive WAN links including CISCO routers, T1, and remote access
• Support server applications to include file and print services, Exchange, MS SQL, and other applications including, Raisers Edge, Patrons Edge and MIP Accounting application
• Support Ethernet LAN hardware and cabling
• Support network and local printing applications.
• Perform other tasks as directed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three year’s experience in progressively challenging positions of direct relevance to the above responsibilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Superior customer service skills with demonstrated ability to provide high quality, courteous support in a high paced diverse environment
• Ability to analyze and solve complex network, server and desktop problems quickly and efficiently
• Significant experience administering Windows 2008 active director and Exchange 2010
• Detailed knowledge of IP networks including DNS, DHCP and configuring and optimizing CISCO routers
• WAN experience to include CISCO, T1,and VPN access
• Experience with hubs, switches, and CAT 6 and fiber cabling

Hours
This is a part-time hourly position with a regular weekday schedule of approximately 20 hours per week. On occasion, the LAN Administrator will be expected to adjust scheduled hours to meet the needs of the user environment. He/she will be on call nights and weekends, and may be required to arrive early or leave late to perform scheduled and/or unscheduled repairs.

To Apply: Email a letter of interest and resume to: jobs@japansociety.org