Aitworks Inc
Japanese Bilingual Accountant / Japanese Accounting Firm
Full Time • Schaumburg, IL
A Japanese accounting firm in Schaumburg, Illinois, is seeking an Accounting Staff / Accountant to join its team.
＜Responsibilities＞
• Review and organize clients’ accounting records using accounting software.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures and preparation of financial statements.
• Perform account reconciliations and support clients with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Process payroll-related tasks, including payroll tax process for monthly/semi-monthly/bi-weekly.
• Prepare gross-up calculations and related payroll adjustments for expatriate employees.
• Prepare corporate income tax returns and other federal and state tax filings.
• Prepare individual tax returns mainly for expatriate employees.
• Assist with various compliance filings, including Form 1042, sales tax returns, and other required reports.
• Communicate with clients in both Japanese and English to collect information and provide accounting support.
• Learn and apply U.S. accounting and tax rules while working on a variety of client engagements.
• Review and organize clients’ accounting records using accounting software.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures and preparation of financial statements.
• Perform account reconciliations and support clients with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Process payroll-related tasks, including payroll tax process for monthly/semi-monthly/bi-weekly.
• Prepare gross-up calculations and related payroll adjustments for expatriate employees.
• Prepare corporate income tax returns and other federal and state tax filings.
• Prepare individual tax returns mainly for expatriate employees.
• Assist with various compliance filings, including Form 1042, sales tax returns, and other required reports.
• Communicate with clients in both Japanese and English to collect information and provide accounting support.
• Learn and apply U.S. accounting and tax rules while working on a variety of client engagements.
＜Qualifications＞
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent academic background in accounting.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Japanese and English communication is required.
• Experience with accounting software (such as QuickBooks Online) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent academic background in accounting.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Japanese and English communication is required.
• Experience with accounting software (such as QuickBooks Online) is a plus.
Employment Status | Full Time
Position | Accounting Staff / Accountant
Language | English/Japanese
Working Hours | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM～5:00 PM
Salary | $45,000 – $80,000（DOE）
Benefit | Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
5-Day Workweek / Two Days Off per Week
Position | Accounting Staff / Accountant
Language | English/Japanese
Working Hours | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM～5:00 PM
Salary | $45,000 – $80,000（DOE）
Benefit | Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
5-Day Workweek / Two Days Off per Week
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
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