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 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)
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