Bookkeeper - Japanese Tax Practice

About the role

Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to join our employee friendly corporate culture, which offers excellent career growth opportunities and mobility. Prager Metis offers Flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles), Competitive base salaries, Paid time off, Sick Time, & Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flex Spending Options HRA, FSA, and/or HSAAccess to Employee Wellness Programs, Summer Flexible Schedule, Employer contribution to 401(k) plan, CPA licensure support & Incentives as well as other applicable certifications and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable/receivable, and reconcile clients’ balance sheet accounts
• Enter general ledger postings and adjusting journal entries in the system
• Prepare bank & credit card statements
• Prepare and edit monthly cash flows
• Record and enter payroll
• Interact with vendors, banking relationships and clients
• Respond to daily client or partner requests
• Process payroll, gross-up calculations, and timesheet calculations (ADP or Paychex)
• Prepare and file state and use tax return and property tax forms
• Prepare consolidated financial statements
• Intercompany reconciliation (Japanese parent- U.S. Subs)
• Prepare financial statements, cash flow statements, and income statements, operational reports, and forms 1096, 1099 and 1042
• Coordinate with clients for SOS filings, annual report, registered agent and business license renewals
• Special projects as assigned partner requests

Requirements

• Heavy bookkeeping experience, with AP/AR, bank reconciliations, etc.
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Excellent client service orientation in both Japanese and English
• Written and verbal
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other Microsoft Office programs
• High level working knowledge of QuickBooks and some knowledge of Bill.com

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related experience.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles), Competitive base salaries, Paid time off, Sick Time, & Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flex Spending Options HRA, FSA, and/or HSAAccess to Employee Wellness Programs, Summer Flexible Schedule, Employer contribution to 401(k) plan, CPA licensure support & Incentives as well as other applicable certifications and licenses.

Pay

Starting salary range for this position is between $55-60k, and will be finalized based on the candidate's years of experience and local cost of labor.

Schedule

This position is non-exempt and full-time. Remote and or hybrid work arrangements available for this position as long as the individual resides in the U.S.