Accounting · Permanent
Japanese Bilingual Tax Specialist - Remote
Staffmark · California, United States
- Location: California, United States
- Employment: Permanent
Job description
Overview
In this remote role, you support Japanese-affiliated clients with U.S. tax compliance and planning, serving as a bridge between global offices. You will prepare and file federal, state, and local returns, advise on tax issues, and represent clients during audits. The position sits on a growing tax team and offers exposure to international tax topics and cross-border matters. You'll work with a flexible schedule and contribute to a long-term careers-oriented firm culture.
Compensation / Benefits
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement and savings plans
• paid holidays and time off
• supplemental insurance
• wellness programs
• incentive programs
Responsibilities
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for corporate and individual clients
• Review team members' work papers and complex returns
• Prepare estimated tax payments, state apportionment calculations, and tax extensions
• Ensure client compliance with IRS regulations and tax obligations
• Represent clients before IRS and state/local tax agencies as needed
• Provide ongoing tax support and respond to tax notices
• Collaborate with global offices on international and cross-border tax matters
• Manage and roll out updates to the firm's tax software
• Stay updated on tax law changes and educate team members
Key requirements
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential
• Native-level fluency in Japanese and strong professional English
• 3-5 years of experience preparing corporate and individual tax returns for clients
• Experience at a consulting or accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of tax and accounting laws, including compliance, accounting, and consulting
• Technical skills in tax planning, compliance, accounting, and financial reporting (tax provision, audit, and review)
• Bachelor's degree in Taxation or Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting
• Strong communication in bilingual setting
• Independent and productive remote work
• Client-focused collaboration
• Tax planning and compliance
• Tax accounting and financial reporting
• Tax provision preparation
In this remote role, you support Japanese-affiliated clients with U.S. tax compliance and planning, serving as a bridge between global offices. You will prepare and file federal, state, and local returns, advise on tax issues, and represent clients during audits. The position sits on a growing tax team and offers exposure to international tax topics and cross-border matters. You'll work with a flexible schedule and contribute to a long-term careers-oriented firm culture.
Compensation / Benefits
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement and savings plans
• paid holidays and time off
• supplemental insurance
• wellness programs
• incentive programs
Responsibilities
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for corporate and individual clients
• Review team members' work papers and complex returns
• Prepare estimated tax payments, state apportionment calculations, and tax extensions
• Ensure client compliance with IRS regulations and tax obligations
• Represent clients before IRS and state/local tax agencies as needed
• Provide ongoing tax support and respond to tax notices
• Collaborate with global offices on international and cross-border tax matters
• Manage and roll out updates to the firm's tax software
• Stay updated on tax law changes and educate team members
Key requirements
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential
• Native-level fluency in Japanese and strong professional English
• 3-5 years of experience preparing corporate and individual tax returns for clients
• Experience at a consulting or accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of tax and accounting laws, including compliance, accounting, and consulting
• Technical skills in tax planning, compliance, accounting, and financial reporting (tax provision, audit, and review)
• Bachelor's degree in Taxation or Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting
• Strong communication in bilingual setting
• Independent and productive remote work
• Client-focused collaboration
• Tax planning and compliance
• Tax accounting and financial reporting
• Tax provision preparation