Bilingual Japanese Payroll & Accounting Specialist; Torrance, CA

Bilingual Japanese Payroll & Accounting Specialist (Torrance, CA)
Bilingual Japanese Payroll & Accounting Specialist (Torrance, CA)

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$45,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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This position is for a professional services firm located in Torrance, CA, providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and payroll solutions to a wide range of domestic and international clients, particularly within the Japanese business community. As a Payroll & Accounting Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations while supporting clients across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate has experience in both payroll processing and general accounting and thrives in a client-facing, fast-paced environment. Bilingual skills in English and Japanese are highly valued, as is a background in public accounting or outsourced bookkeeping.

[Responsibilities]

• Process payroll for client employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, and manage tax with holdings and deductions
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from clients and their employees
• Perform bookkeeping duties including AR/AP, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Support monthly and year-end closings, including subledger and bank reconciliations
• Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement) and reporting packages for clients and headquarters
• File and process sales/use tax, property tax, and other business filings
• Assist in preparing and filing corporate and individual tax returns
• Support clients during audits and financial reviews
• Communicate with clients in both English and Japanese (as applicable) to ensure high service quality

[Qualifications]

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience in payroll processing and full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting
• Experience in public accounting or with outsourced service providers is a plus
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification is a strong advantage
• Proficient in Quick Books Online, Sage, and/or ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Bilingual in English and Japanese highly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously
• $45,000–$70,000/year (Depending on Experience)
• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-based work environment serving international clients

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing, Human Resources, and Finance
• Industries Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Human Resources Services

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