Audit Staff Accountant Japanese/English Bilingual - Detroit

Overview

This full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position is for an Audit Staff Accountant. The role involves developing competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client financial information such as balance sheets and income statements to obtain reasonable assurance for attestation engagements.
• Apply applicable standards such as GAAS/SSARS to prepare working papers documenting the nature, timing, extent, results, evidence, and conclusions of performed procedures.
• Review, analyze, and understand audit plans based on risk assessments.
• Participate 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.
• Provide professional insight and guidance to clients regarding appropriate presentation and disclosure of financial statements.
• 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 and allocate time effectively in relation to engagement budgets.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• CPA license or qualification to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Business-level proficiency in English required; dual business-level proficiency in Japanese required.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms.