Audit Director - State & Local Government

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