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

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles, California; ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Salary: $35.86–$47.12 per hour; overtime eligible and paid at 1.5x the regular rate.

Company

Accounting and consulting firm supporting assurance, advisory, tax, and compliance engagements.

What you will do

• Record transactions, prepare trial balances and financial statements, reconcile accounts, and calculate accruals and depreciation.
• Maintain the general ledger and process accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare consolidation packages and coordinate with tax preparers.
• Perform audit and review procedures and support internal and external audit engagements.
• Prepare payroll, sales tax, business license, personal property tax, and 1099 filings.
• Support SOX/JSOX compliance, reporting to Japan HQ, engagement planning and scheduling, junior staff supervision, and accurate time and expense tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active or in-progress CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
• Strong Japanese communication skills for working with Japanese clients, including business-level written and verbal Japanese.
• Solid understanding of accounting and audit practices.
• Client-focused mindset and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement in Los Angeles.
• Full-time, hourly, non-exempt employment with overtime eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other standard benefits.
• Visa support may be possible.