Job Details
Japanese Bilingual Payroll Staff Accountant - FULL REMOTE
Position: Japanese Bilingual Payroll Staff Accountant
Industry: Accounting
Location: FULL REMOTE
Salary: 59-65K/year (DOE)
Status: Full Time/Direct Hire
Work Style: Remote
Ref #: #32704
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file individual tax returns (1040) and related forms
- Perform tax equalization and gross-up calculations, particularly for expatriates
- Collect, review, and enter payroll data; verify wage reporting and withholdings
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Stay current on tax laws and apply knowledge across multiple engagements
- Collaborate effectively with team members and communicate with clients
- Utilize accounting and payroll software, along with Excel and other applications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or concentration in Payroll/Accounting)
- CPA or EA license (or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam)
- Strong knowledge of tax accounting and payroll processes
- Proficiency in tax software, Excel, Word, and related tools
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Business-level English; Japanese bilingual skills strongly preferred
- High attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities