Audit Associate or Senior (Assurance & Advisory) - Japanese Bilingual

Job description

• Job Details

• Job Title: Audit Associate or Senior - Assurance & Advisory (Japanese Bilingual)

• Client: Accounting & Consulting Firm

• Working Location: Los Angeles, California

• Working style:Hybrid

• Employment Type: Full-Time (Hourly / Non-Exempt)

• Salary: $ 35.86 - $47.12 / hour (Overtime eligible)

• Benefit: Medical, dental, vision, and other standard benefits (details to be discussed)

• Visa Support: Possible

• Working Hours: Full-time (Overtime paid at 1.5x rate)

• Language: English + Japanese (Business level or above)

• Key Responsibilities:

• Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements

• Reconcile accounts and perform schedule computations (accruals, depreciation, etc.)

• Maintain general ledger and process AR/AP

• Prepare consolidation packages and coordinate with tax preparers

• Perform audit and review procedures

• Prepare payroll, sales tax, business license, personal property tax, and 1099 filings

• Support SOX/JSOX compliance and reporting to Japan HQ

• Assist internal and external audit engagements

• Supervise junior staff and support engagement planning/scheduling

• Maintain accurate time and expense entries for billing purposes

• The right candidate will possess:

• Strong Japanese communication skills for working with Japanese clients

• Solid understanding of accounting and audit practices

• Client-focused mindset with strong teamwork skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• CPA license (active or in progress)

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS, and PCAOB standards

• Ability to travel to client sites as needed

• Business-level Japanese (written and verbal)

Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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