Bilingual Staff Accountant

EOS Accountants LLP; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking

Medical, dental, vision and life insur

401k retirement plan

Paid sick and vacation time

Paid volunteer time off / Matching Don

Referral bonus program

CPA/EA license incentives and reimb.

Job summary

EOS Accountants LLP seeks a Staff Accountant to develop expertise in accounting principles and auditing procedures for client engagements. You will understand client operations, post entries, prepare reconciliations, and support reporting packages in client formats.

Teleworking is available with a full-time, exempt schedule. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in accounting, CPA license or eligibility, strong Excel/Word skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license or eligible to sit for CPA exam.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Japanese language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Understand client’s business, post entries.
• Identify and record necessary transactions.
• Prepare reconciliations for main accounts.
• Prepare client reporting packages in client formats.
• Assist external auditors’ requests and client compliance needs.
• Assist in compilation engagements per SSARS21.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Japanese language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license or CPA exam candidacy

Tools

QuickBooks (Online & Desktop)

Excel

Word

Job description

Staff accountant

Position

The role of a Staff accountant is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Accounting Staff

Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000

Responsibilities

• Understand client’s business, determine and post entries
• Identify the circumstances that need to be recorded and make proper entries
• Maintain supporting schedule. Prepare if necessary.
• Prepare reconciliation for the main accounts. Create if necessary.
• Prepare reporting package in the client's format
• Understand the basics of income tax provision
• Communicate with the client and provide accounting advice
• Assist the client with an external auditor’s requests.
• Able to assist clients with business compliance needs
• Hands on use of accounting software, QuickBooks (both Online and Desktop)
• Process cash payments (check, ACH, wire-transfer) for client-approved invoices
• Communicate with bank as necessary
• Perform required steps for compilation engagement in accordance with SSARS21, by following the program in ProSystem fx Engagement
• Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Contribute to our clients' satisfaction by participating in client meetings, providing timely and effective responses and services to address clients' requests and concerns, and providing consultation on client matters.
• Possess good working knowledge of Excel, Word and other
• Assist supervisors in running efficient engagements, such as drafting engagement letters and invoices.
• Work on multiple engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university.
• A CPA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Accounting software, Excel, Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Japanese language and writing proficiency is required.

Benefits

• Teleworking
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
• Referral bonus program
• CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements

Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms