Bilingual Senior Payroll Accountant (Japanese/English)

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Payroll Senior Accountant

Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt

Position Description:

The role of Senior payroll accountant is to be responsible for preparing tax returns, calculating gross up for expatriates, processing payroll, and providing tax consultation services to clients. They are an important part of the engagement team and will sometimes be the primary client contact. Senior payroll accountants will be responsible for supervising and training Staff accountants and Interns.

Responsibilities:

• Apply academic training and professional experience to prepare complicated tax returns. This includes gathering and analyzing relevant information provided by clients and reviewing tax returns prepared by Staff.
• Research and interpret tax laws to prepare letters on behalf of taxpayers to federal and state taxing jurisdictions regarding complex tax issues.
• Research and interpret tax laws on complex issues and questions arising from clients.
• Build client satisfaction by meeting with clients, providing timely and effective responses to requests and concerns, and providing consultation on all individual tax matters.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
• Demonstrate broad, in-depth understanding of tax concepts, actively pursue increased individual tax knowledge through client assignments, and keep abreast of current tax developments.
• Work on multiple tax engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively.
• Use communication and people skills to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and clients to foster positive working relationships.
• Understand and use advanced functions of software applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, tax preparation software, etc.) to perform day-to-day functions. Teach Staff and Interns to effectively use software applications.
• Supervise Staff and Interns to ensure high quality work and assist with their development.
• Provide input for Staff performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

To qualify, candidate must have:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, or a tax concentration within an accounting program from an accredited college/university preferred.
• A CPA or EA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of individual tax service experience in a public accounting firm is a plus.
• Work experience in individual income tax is a plus.
• Experience as a Tax Senior is a plus.
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in tax accounting software, Excel, Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Dual language of English and Japanese speaking required.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

Benefits:

• Teleworking
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
• Referral bonus program
• CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements

Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms