Tax Associate - Japanese

▶︎ Job Details ・Job Title: Tax Associate ・Client: Accounting Firm ・Working Location: Remote or San Jose ・Employment Type: Non-Exempt (Overtime paid after 40 Hours/ week) ・Salary: $30– $38/ per hour (DOE) ・Benefit: Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed) ・Working Hours: Standard business hours (overtime as needed) ・Language: Japanese / English bilingual required ▶︎ Key Responsibilities • Assist partners and managers with both small and large international clients. • Record transactions in ledgers, prepare trial balances and basic financial statements using accounting software. • Compute accruals, property and equipment schedules, and calculate depreciation expenses. • Prepare income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals—including multi-state and consolidated returns. • Create financial statements by analyzing transactions, reconciling bank accounts, and making journal entry adjustments. • Conduct tax research to ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state tax laws. • Work effectively within given budgetary parameters and assist in managing workload priorities. ▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills • Minimum of 1 year of experience in tax consulting/compliance within public accounting, focusing on International Tax. • Experience with international tax forms including but not limited to: 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, and 1118. • Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a closely related field. • At least 2 years of total work experience in public accounting or a related occupation. • Experience preparing individual tax returns. • Experience filing corporate tax returns for LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps. • Must be fluent in both Japanese and English (bilingual proficiency required).