Audit Associate or Senior (Assurance & Advisory) – Japanese Bilingual (Accounting & Audit)

Location: Hybrid work in Los Angeles, California; travel to client sites may be required.

Salary: $35.86–$47.12 per hour, with overtime eligibility at 1.5x.

Company

Accounting and consulting firm providing assurance, advisory, accounting, tax, and compliance services.

What you will do

• Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts, calculate accruals and depreciation, maintain the general ledger, and process AR/AP.
• Prepare consolidation packages and coordinate with tax preparers.
• Perform audit and review procedures and assist with internal and external audit engagements.
• Prepare payroll, sales tax, business license, personal property tax, and 1099 filings.
• Support SOX/JSOX compliance, reporting to Japan headquarters, engagement planning, scheduling, and junior staff supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA license, active or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
• Business-level Japanese in written and verbal communication for working with Japanese clients.
• English communication skills, a client-focused mindset, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, hourly, non-exempt employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other standard benefits.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular rate.
• Visa support may be possible.