Entry Level Audit Staff - Japanese Bilingual

SingerLewak LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and consulting firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Entry Level Audit Staff member. This position involves recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and possess strong Japanese proficiency. This full-time role offers an opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Willingness to work and learn.
• Strong proficiency in Japanese, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts and perform schedule computations.
• Maintain general ledger and process AR/AP.
• Prepare tax filings and assist with compliance.
• Support internal and external audit engagements.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Entry Level Audit Staff - Assurance & Advisory - Japanese Bilingual

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm in the west region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolvement.

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.
• Timely entry of time and expenses to support billing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Ready and willing to work and learn.
• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Strong Japanese proficiency, both written and verbal, to communicate effectively with Japanese clients including expats and local employees and colleagues.

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance