Japanese Bilingual Audit Staff Accountant - Remote/Hybrid

Position Overview

Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt. The role of Audit Staff Accountant is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client information such as balance sheets and income statements to obtain reasonable assurance for attestation engagements.
• Utilize applicable standards such as GAAS/SSARS to create working papers that detail the nature, timing, and extent of performed procedures, results, evidence obtained, and conclusion.
• Review, analyze, and understand audit plans based on risk assessment.
• Engage in and execute the attestation engagement process.
• Review and analyze client data to prepare — or assist in the preparation of — financial statements and other non-attestation processes, offering professional insight and guidance regarding appropriate presentation and disclosure.
• Identify auditing, accounting, and engagement process issues as they arise; advise engagement executives and develop solutions.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
• Respond to and consult on day-to-day client matters, questions, and requests.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining adherence to engagement budgets.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university.
• CPA license or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.

Benefits & Perks

• Teleworking
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
• Referral bonus program
• CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements