Janapese Bilingual Bookkeeper / Global CPA and advisory firm

Aitworks Inc

7d•$55,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Japanese-English Bilingual Bookkeeper for the Japanese Tax Practice of a global CPA and advisory firm. The firm provides accounting, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of domestic and international clients. The Japanese Tax Practice primarily supports Japanese companies and individuals with operations and tax matters in the United States. This position will be responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance support, financial reporting, and day-to-day client communication. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, highly communicative, and comfortable managing multiple client accounts in both Japanese and English. The position is designed for candidates residing in New York or New Jersey and offers a primarily remote work environment. Occasional travel for client meetings, team meetings, or firm events may be required.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States
Professional-level bilingual communication skills in Japanese and English
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience
Bookkeeping experience, including AP, AR, and bank reconciliations
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks
Basic knowledge of Bill.com
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to accurately manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines
Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a CPA firm or public accounting firm
Payroll experience using ADP or Paychex
CPA candidate, currently studying for the CPA exam, or partial CPA exam completion
EA certification is a plus
Experience supporting Japanese companies or Japanese corporate clients

Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
Record General Ledger entries and adjusting journal entries
Prepare and update monthly cash flow reports
Prepare financial statements, Profit & Loss Statements, and Cash Flow Statements
Assist with consolidated financial statements
Perform intercompany reconciliations between Japanese parent companies and U.S. subsidiaries
Process payroll using ADP or Paychex
Prepare payroll-related journal entries
Calculate gross-up amounts
Review and calculate employee timesheets
Prepare Sales & Tax filings
Prepare Property Tax filings
Prepare Forms 1096, 1099, and 1042
Assist with SOS filings and Annual Report submissions
Maintain Registered Agent information
Support Business License renewals
Communicate with clients, vendors, banks, and other external parties
Respond to daily bookkeeping and accounting inquiries
Provide professional client service in both Japanese and English
Support Partners and Managers with special accounting and tax-related projects