• Remote (CA, NY, TX, WA, TN residents preferred), California
• Consulting
• $60K - 80K DOE
• Full Time regular employee
•  M-F; 9:00 -18:00 (Flexible hours)

Job Description

Position
​​​​​​Japanese-Bilingual Tax Specialist (CPA)

Summary
A Japanese consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Tax Specialist (CPA) to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and filing federal, state, and local tax returns, conducting tax planning for clients, and representing clients during audits. Additional duties include researching tax laws, advising clients and team members on tax topics, and ensuring compliance with IRS regulations.

Essential Duties

• Collect and review clients’ financial records, income statements, and expenditures. Analyze and minimize tax liabilities byimplementing tax reduction strategies.
• Prepare, review, and file accurate federal, state, and local tax returns for clients.
• Review work papers and tax returns prepared by team members including technically complex returns.
• Prepare federal and state estimated tax payments, state apportionment, and tax extensions for clients.
• Ensure clients comply with IRS regulations and meet their state and federal tax obligations.
• Participate in client meetings to assist with answering questions, review returns, research tax issues, and be involved in strategic tax planning.
• Represent clients before the IRS, state, and local tax agencies as needed.
• Provide tax support to clients and responds to various client notices received from the federal, state, and local governments.
• Manage tax software and supervise the implementation of new features and updates.
• Research tax law and stay up to date on tax law changes. Educate team members on tax topics.

Working Hours, Working style
Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Woking Location
Remote (Preferred locations: CA, NY, TX, WA, TN)

Salary/Benefit
$60K - 80K DOE

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plan
• 401k 
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave

Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, and major US holidays

Qualifications

• ​​​​​​​CPA license required
• 3-5 years of experience in preparing corporate and personal income tax returns
• Bachelor’s degree in taxation or accounting, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of tax and accounting laws, procedures, and tax issues, particularly in tax compliance, accounting, and consulting services
• Previous experience working at a consulting or accounting firm is required
• Proficiency in corporate and personal tax planning, compliance, and financial reporting, including tax provision preparation, audit, and review
• Fluency in both Japanese and English
• Proficiency with Lacerte tax software preferred

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