Bilingual Japanese Payroll & Accounting Specialist (Torrance, CA)

Bilingual Japanese Payroll & Accounting Specialist (Torrance, CA) Bilingual Japanese Payroll & Accounting Specialist (Torrance, CA) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Triup, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $45,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Triup, Inc. This position is for a professional services firm located in Torrance, CA, providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and payroll solutions to a wide range of domestic and international clients, particularly within the Japanese business community. As a Payroll & Accounting Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations while supporting clients across multiple industries. The ideal candidate has experience in both payroll processing and general accounting and thrives in a client-facing, fast-paced environment. Bilingual skills in English and Japanese are highly valued, as is a background in public accounting or outsourced bookkeeping. [Responsibilities] Process payroll for client employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments Maintain payroll records, employee data, and manage tax withholdings and deductions Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from clients and their employees Perform bookkeeping duties including AR/AP, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting Support monthly and year-end closings, including subledger and bank reconciliations Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement) and reporting packages for clients and headquarters File and process sales/use tax, property tax, and other business filings Assist in preparing and filing corporate and individual tax returns Support clients during audits and financial reviews Communicate with clients in both English and Japanese (as applicable) to ensure high service quality [Qualifications] Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred Experience in payroll processing and full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting Experience in public accounting or with outsourced service providers is a plus CPA or Enrolled Agent certification is a strong advantage Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Sage, and/or ERP systems Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Bilingual in English and Japanese highly preferred Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously $45,000–$70,000/year (Depending on Experience) Full-time, non-exempt position Professional development and career growth opportunities Supportive, team-based work environment serving international clients Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing, Human Resources, and Finance Industries Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Human Resources Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Triup, Inc. by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Payroll Specialist” roles. Inglewood, CA $90,000.00-$120,000.00 4 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $64,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $64,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago Culver City, CA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago Commerce, CA $64,480.00-$101,254.40 1 week ago Los Angeles County, CA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 4 weeks ago Torrance, CA $55,000.00-$60,000.00 1 month ago Los Angeles County, CA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Triup, Inc.