Audit Staff
📍 Location: Torrance CA United States (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Compensation: Up to $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
Overview
A growing international accounting firm is seeking a motivated Audit Staff to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with both U.S. and Japan-based clients while developing expertise in audit, accounting, and advisory services.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are pursuing a CPA career path and are interested in working in a bilingual, cross-border business environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day activities for attestation and non-attestation engagements
- Assist with audit fieldwork, documentation, and financial analysis
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing issues to senior team members
- Contribute to improving engagement efficiency and identifying process improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with U.S. and Japanese clients to ensure smooth communication and information flow
- Support non-attestation services, including:
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll processing
- Miscellaneous tax matters (e.g., property tax, sales tax)
- Apply firm audit methodologies and quality standards throughout engagements
- Travel as required to support client engagements
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exam
- Japanese language proficiency required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel when required