Accounting Associate - Japanese Bilingual
$50k - $80kFull-time
Pacific Advisory Service
This company is a small and growing accounting firm providing accounting and tax services primarily to Japanese-affiliated companies and their U.S. operations. They work closely with our clients to support their accounting, payroll, and tax compliance needs.
They are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Staff member with native-level Japanese and strong English skills to join our team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in U.S. accounting and taxation while working with Japanese-affiliated companies.
Key Responsibilities
They are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Staff member with native-level Japanese and strong English skills to join our team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in U.S. accounting and taxation while working with Japanese-affiliated companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and organize clients' accounting records using accounting software
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing and financial statement preparation
- Perform account reconciliations and support day-to-day accounting activities
- Assist with payroll processing and payroll tax-related tasks
- Prepare gross-up calculations and payroll adjustments for expatriate employees
- Assist with corporate and individual tax return preparation and federal/state tax filings
- Assist with compliance filings, including Form 1042 and sales tax returns
- Communicate with clients in Japanese and English to collect information and provide accounting support
- Learn and apply U.S. accounting and tax rules across a variety of client engagements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent accounting education
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including journal entries, financial statements, and account reconciliations
- Native-level Japanese and strong English communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Accounting or tax experience is preferred, but candidates with a strong accounting foundation and limited practical experience are welcome
- Experience with QuickBooks Online or other accounting software is a plus
- Primarily remote
- Occasional in-person work at our Schaumburg office as needed
- Candidates living within commuting distance may receive more frequent in-person training and support, particularly during the initial training period
- Candidates living farther away are welcome and should be comfortable working independently with remote training and support
- $50,000–$80,000 per year , depending on experience and background
- Health insurance – employee contribution: 20%
- Simple IRA retirement plan
- Paid time off – starting at 10 days per year
- 3-month introductory/probationary period , followed by regular employment based on performance
- Hands-on experience in U.S. accounting and taxation
- Work directly with Japanese-affiliated companies and their management teams
- Exposure to accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance
- Supportive small-firm environment
- Training and mentoring for continued professional growth
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