Japanese Bilingual Senior Auditor

Position: Japanese Bilingual Senior Auditor Work Location: Hybrid (Rolling Meadows, IL) Industry: CPA Firm
OVERVIEW: The Senior Auditor will play a crucial role in conducting audits, reviews, and other assurance services for clients in various industries. This role performs audit planning under direct supervision and may be assigned audit in-charge responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT ARE LIMITED TO: * Lead and execute audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, testing, and reporting, to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant auditing standards. * Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior auditors during engagements, ensuring their professional growth and maintaining the quality and efficiency of the audit process. * Review and analyze financial statements, transactional records, and supporting documentation to identify potential risks, discrepancies, and areas for improvement. * Assess internal controls and identify potential weaknesses, recommending practical solutions to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency for our clients. * Interact with clients to discuss audit findings, present recommendations, and address any inquiries, maintaining a professional and collaborative approach. * Stay up-to-date with accounting and auditing standards, industry regulations, and best practices, ensuring that audits are conducted in accordance with current requirements. * Uphold the firm's standards of quality, accuracy, and integrity in all audit engagements, ensuring work papers, reports, and documentation are thoroughly reviewed and meet professional standards. * Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the auditing process, suggesting improvements to existing procedures and methodologies. * Assist in special projects, including due diligence reviews, financial advisory services, and other client-specific assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. * Bilingual Japanese and English language skills (reading, writing and speaking). * CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation, actively working toward passing the CPA Exam, or relevant certification for respective discipline as soon as possible, if certification is not already attained. * Minimum 2 years of progressive auditing experience in a CPA firm. * Thorough understanding of GAAP, auditing standards (e.g., PCAOB), and other relevant regulations. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Strong written and verbal communication abilities for effective client interactions and report writing. * Leadership capabilities and experience in supervising and mentoring junior auditors. * Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines. * Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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