Audit Associate or Senior (Assurance & Advisory) - Japanese Bilingual

Audit Associate Or 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: $35.86 – $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

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)