SingerLewak Is Hiring An Audit Senior Japanese Bilingual

Join SingerLewak, a top 100 accounting and consulting firm renowned for excellence and industry leadership since 1959. We are looking for a dedicated Accounting Consultant to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success in serving clients and fostering professional growth. 🚀

📝 Job Overview

As an Accounting Consultant, you will play a vital role in managing accounting tasks, ensuring compliance, and supporting client engagements with a focus on accuracy and professionalism.

🌟 Responsibilities

• Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements using accounting software.
• Reconcile accounts and perform schedule computations (e.g., accruals, depreciation).
• Maintain the general ledger and process accounts receivable/payable.
• Prepare group consolidation packages and coordinate with tax return preparers.
• Perform audit and review procedures as assigned.
• Prepare payroll, sales tax, business license, personal property tax, and 1099 filings.
• Assist with SOX/JSOX compliance and reporting to Japanese headquarters.
• Support internal and external audit engagements.
• May supervise staff accountants and assist in planning and scheduling engagements.
• Ensure timely entry of time and expenses to support billing processes.

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public accounting.
• Current and valid CPA license, or actively working towards it by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, US GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
• Strong Japanese proficiency (both written and verbal) to communicate effectively with Japanese clients, including expats, local employees, and colleagues.

💼 Compensation & Benefits

Starting at $40.86 - $47.12 per hour, with eligibility for overtime at time and a half of the hourly rate.

🤝 Equal Opportunity & Company Commitment

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.