Assurance Senior Bilingual Japanese

Assurance Senior (Bilingual Japanese)

At CDH CPA, PLLC, we believe in investing in our people. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois and a leading firm by Inside Public Accounting, we provide a workplace where employees feel valued and supported. From competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements to professional development and leadership opportunities, CDH is a place where you can build a fulfilling and rewarding career.

The Assurance Senior Accountant will work on a variety of diversified assurance and review engagements, while serving as the lead and helping develop Assurance staff and interns.

Native and/or Business level Japanese language

Professional Responsibilities

• Assumes overall responsibility in all phases of multiple audit and review engagements, including planning, internal control analysis and preparing detailed reports on findings

• Involved with engagement budgeting, delegating and monitoring workloads, along with client satisfaction

• Serves as departmental role model by adopting CDH core values and the Firm's Five Star philosophy specifically in the areas of providing outstanding service to existing and potential clients; communicating effectively with team members and fostering a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement

• Serves as the lead on engagement activities:

• Prepares financial statements, and other reports using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards in the United States of America

• Supervises and reviews workpapers and provides performance feedback to staff members

• Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies

• Applies GAAP and GAAS to complex testing areas

• Uses analytics to complete financial statement reviews

• Performs inventory observations to ensure accuracy and existence

• Understands processes and recording of client transactions and can interview employees to obtain further information

• Uses logic and reasoning to examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

• Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• Researches applicable U.S. GAAS and GAAP standards and rules

• Involved in reporting to management about audit results, including business strategies, practices and policies, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities

• Serves as the primary client contact to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient.

• Proficient with Excel, Word, and ability to learn and train/supervise others on data extraction and other software used for audit efficiency.

Personal Responsibilities

• Pass the CPA exam
• Continue to develop interpersonal skills, along with helping staff and interns
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Maintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise
• Take proactive career steps through mentoring program
• Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
• Ability to work with no supervision and to lead a team through the engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field
• Current CPA license preferred
• 3-5 years of related experience in public accounting preferred
• Experience with GAAP, GAAS and SOX
• Native and/or Business level Japanese language skill required

Bonus

• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, depending on individual and company performance
• Employee must be actively employed at the time the bonus is distributed

Benefits That Go Beyond a Paycheck

We are an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/D/V/F