Audit Senior (Assurance & Advisory) - Japanese Bilingual

Audit 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: $40.86 – $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
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience
• 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)