Audit Senior - Assurance & Advisory - Fluent Japanese
Fast track career progression - Reasonable work life balance - Overtime paid at time and one half - Hybrid work environment
Responsibilities
- Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements using accounting software
- Reconcile accounts and perform schedule computations (e.g., accruals, depreciation)
- Maintain general ledger and process AR/AP
- Prepare group consolidation packages and coordinate with tax return preparers
- Perform audit and review procedures as assigned
- Prepare payroll, sales tax, business license, personal property tax, and 1099 filings
- Assist with SOX/JSOX compliance and reporting to Japanese headquarters
- Support internal and external audit engagements
- May supervise staff accountants and assist in planning/scheduling engagements
- Timely entry of time and expenses to support billing processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- At least 4 years of experience in public accounting
- Holds a current and valid CPA’s license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam
- Ability to travel to assigned client locations
- Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards
- Strong Japanese proficiency, both written and verbal, to communicate effectively with Japanese clients including expats and local employees and colleagues
