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