Clerk-Accounts Payable

Role summary

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The Accounts Payable Clerk supports the hotel’s finance operation by reviewing invoices, matching purchase orders and receipts, coding expenses, processing payments, maintaining vendor records, and assisting with reconciliations and month-end closing. Candidates should have accounting or finance experience, strong numerical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidence using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. Experience in a hotel or hospitality environment is helpful. Japanese communication ability is generally expected for local vendors and internal coordination, while English may be useful in this international hotel. The successful candidate is reliable, discreet with financial information, able to meet deadlines, and comfortable working collaboratively with purchasing, receiving, and hotel departments.

About the employer

The Westin Yokohama is a luxury hotel in Yokohama operated under Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Westin is known for its wellness-focused guest experience, including the signature Heavenly Bed, nutritious dining, fitness facilities, and restorative service. Located in the Minato Mirai district, the hotel serves international travelers, business guests, local visitors, and event groups. Marriott International provides employees with opportunities across hotels and corporate functions, along with training, career development, employee travel benefits, and exposure to global hospitality standards. In an Accounts Payable role, the employee would support accurate financial controls and smooth daily operations behind the hotel’s guest-facing departments.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, engineering, education, and tourism, especially in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and resort areas. Workplace culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, careful attention to detail, and professional etiquette. Yokohama provides a relaxed waterfront lifestyle while remaining close to Tokyo, with excellent public transport, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions. Living costs are significant, but public services are reliable and neighborhoods are generally safe. Foreign workers normally need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; hotel administrative roles may require qualifications matching an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, and Japanese ability can be important. Applicants should confirm visa eligibility, health insurance, pension, taxation, housing, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Learning practical Japanese, arranging a residence card and bank account, and understanding local customs will make the transition easier.