SingerLewak

Accounting and management consulting services.

Audit & Assurance Senior - Japanese Bilingual

AuditingUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$40.86 - $47.11 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required.
At least two years of public accounting experience is required.
A current and valid Certified Public Accountant license is required, or the candidate must be working toward obtaining it by taking and passing the applicable state Certified Public Accountant exam.
The candidate must be able to travel to assigned client locations.
The candidate must have thorough knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.

Responsibilities

Perform audit or review procedures, or assist with other assigned projects.
Understand the client's business and industry, accounting systems, and control systems.
Assess risks and evaluate the client's internal control structure.
Perform and document analytical procedures, substantive tests, and tests of controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
Review or draft financial statements and other client deliverables.
Direct, train, supervise, and review work performed by staff and experienced staff auditors.
Build and maintain good client relationships.
Participate actively in all phases of a client engagement, from planning through issuance.
Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Japanese-affiliated companies or handling cross-border business transactions is strongly preferred.
Fluency in written and spoken Japanese is preferred to facilitate communication and collaboration with Japanese-speaking clients and parent companies.

Salary Range: 40.86 to 47.11 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

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

Performing audit or review procedures, or assisting in other projects, as assigned
Understanding the client’s business and industry and accounting and control systems
Assessing risks and evaluating the client’s internal control structure
Performing and documenting analytical procedures, substantive tests, and tests of controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues
Reviewing or drafting of financial statements and other client deliverables
Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by staff and experienced staff auditors
Building and maintaining good client relationships
Being actively involved all phases of a client engagement, from planning to issuance
Demonstrating proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
At least two 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

Preferred Qualifications (Optional but Highly Valued)

Cross-Border & Japanese Market Support: Experience working with Japanese-affiliated companies or handling cross-border business transactions is strongly preferred.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in Japanese (both written and spoken) is preferred to facilitate smooth communication and close collaboration with Japanese-speaking clients and parent companies.

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

About the Company

SingerLewak

Accounting and management consulting services.

SingerLewak delivers accounting and management consulting services to businesses and individuals, offering assurance, tax, and advisory services across a blend of practices and industry specializations. Its approach combines the resources of a large firm with an entrepreneurial culture, enabling teams to tailor solutions to each client and guide their decisions with expert analysis. The firm differentiates itself through long-standing experience (since 1959), leadership in its region, and recognition as a top employer and top firm in its field. Its goal is to help clients improve decision-making and achieve growth by providing comprehensive, client-focused accounting and advisory support.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 1959

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