Entry Level Audit Staff - Japanese Bilingual

Job description

**SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.** ### Responsibilities - Record transactions, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements using accounting software. - Reconcile accounts and perform schedule computations (e.g., accruals, depreciation). - Maintain general ledger and process AR/AP - 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 - Timely entry of time and expenses to support billing processes ### Qualifications - 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