Audit staff associate - japanese *early-career candidates welcome!

Job Details

• Job Title: Audit Staff
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Work Style: Hybrid/Remote *Occasional travel to client sites may be required
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• Salary: DOE ($26-32 per hr.) + Full Benefits
• Language: Japanese and English

Key Responsibilities:

• Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements
• Reconcile accounts and perform schedule computations (accruals, depreciation, etc.)
• Maintain general ledger and process AR/AP
• Prepare consolidation packages and coordinate with tax preparers
• Perform audit and review procedures
• Prepare payroll, sales tax, business license, personal property tax, and 1099 filings
• Support SOX/JSOX compliance and reporting to Japan HQ
• Assist internal and external audit engagements
• Supervise junior staff and support engagement planning/scheduling
• Maintain accurate time and expense entries for billing purposes

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 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