Japanese Bilingual Audit Staff – Entry

Staffmark; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 is seeking a Japanese bilingual Audit Staff to support audit and accounting services for U.S. and Japanese clients in a hybrid Los Angeles environment. You will collaborate with an experienced team on engagements including audit, bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and other accounting tasks.

The role requires fluency in Japanese and English, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and experience in accounting or audit-related work. You will interact with clients in both the U.S.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese and English required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or audit/tax-related work preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with U.S. and Japan-based clients.

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.
• Escalate issues to senior staff or managers when necessary.
• Coordinate information with clients and audit team to ensure smooth communication.
• Communicate with both U.S.-based and Japan-based clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
• Provide services including bookkeeping, tax-related services, payroll processing and other accounting support.
• Learn and apply the firm’s audit methods and procedures.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese and English

Client communication

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Position: Japanese Bilingual Audit Staff

Industry: CPA firm

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid Remote)

FLSA Code: Exempt, Full-Time, Direct Hire

A growing CPA firm with a dynamic environment is seeking an accounting professional to support audit and accounting services for a variety of U.S. and Japanese clients. In this role, you will work with an experienced team on a range of engagements, including audit, bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and other accounting-related services. You will also communicate with clients in both the U.S. and Japan to help ensure smooth and efficient project coordination.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to expand their accounting knowledge, gain experience in public accounting, and work with international clients in a bilingual business environment.

Roles & 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 escalte 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 (property tax, sales tax, etc.)
  • Payroll processing
  • Other accounting and consulting services
• Learn and apply the firm’s audit methods and procedures.

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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k), Paid Sick/Vacation/Holidays, CPA/EA license incentives, and Bonus.