Audit Senior - Japanese Bilingual

Job Description

Job Description

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

• 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

• 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

Eligible for overtime time at time and a half of hourly rate.

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.