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Audit Senior - Japanese Bilingual

Los AngelesHybrid

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Senior accountant performing audit and review engagements, preparing financial statements and consolidation packages, managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll and tax filings, and SOX compliance while coordinating with Japanese headquarters.

About this role

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

May supervise staff accountants and assist in planning/scheduling engagements

Timely entry of time and expenses to support billing processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

At least 4 years of experience in public accounting

Holds a current and valid CPA’s license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam

Ability to travel to assigned client locations

Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards

Strong Japanese proficiency, both written and verbal, to communicate effectively with Japanese clients including expats and local employees and colleagues

Skills

Accounting SoftwareCPAGeneral Accepted Accounting PrinciplesGenerally Accepted Auditing StandardsJapanesePublic Company Accounting Oversight BoardSOXTime And Expense Entry

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