Bilingual Audit Associate - Japanese/English (Hybrid)

Staffmark Group; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k)

Paid Sick/Vacation/Holidays

CPA/EA license incentives

Bonus

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Japanese bilingual Audit Staff in Los Angeles, CA, offering a hybrid remote work arrangement. The role focuses on audit and accounting services for U.S. and Japan-based clients, with opportunities to engage in bookkeeping, tax, and payroll tasks.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Japanese and English, hold a relevant accounting degree, and have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or audit. CPA exam eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Japanese and English.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or audit/tax-related work.
• Must meet the educational credit requirements to sit for the CPA Exam.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both U.S.-based and Japan-based clients.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day audit and accounting work for various clients.
• Support both audit and non-audit engagements.
• Identify accounting and auditing issues and communicate them to senior team members and managers.
• Proactively address client concerns and elevate issues to senior staff or managers when necessary.
• Work with clients to collect information and ensure smooth communication with the audit team.
• Communicate with both U.S.-based and Japan-based clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and work efficiency.
• Provide additional accounting services, including: Bookkeeping; Tax-related services; Payroll processing; Other accounting and consulting services.
• Learn and apply the firm's audit methods and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Accounting knowledge

Bookkeeping

Audit experience

Client communication

Multitasking

Proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA exam eligibility requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Staffmark Group is seeking a Japanese bilingual Audit Staff in Los Angeles, CA, offering a hybrid remote work arrangement. The role focuses on audit and accounting services for U.S. and Japan-based clients, with opportunities to engage in bookkeeping, tax, and payroll tasks.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Japanese and English, hold a relevant accounting degree, and have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or audit. CPA exam eligibility is required.