About the role
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Performing audit or review procedures, or assisting in other projects, as assigned
- Understanding the client’s business and industry and accounting and control systems
- Assessing risks and evaluating the client’s internal control structure
- Performing and documenting analytical procedures, substantive tests, and tests of controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues
- Reviewing or drafting of financial statements and other client deliverables
- Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by staff and experienced staff auditors
- Building and maintaining good client relationships
- Being actively involved all phases of a client engagement, from planning to issuance
- Demonstrating proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- At least two years of experience in public accounting
- Holds a current and valid CPA’s license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam
- Ability to travel to assigned client locations
- Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards
Preferred Qualifications (Optional but Highly Valued)
- Cross-Border & Japanese Market Support: Experience working with Japanese-affiliated companies or handling cross-border business transactions is strongly preferred.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in Japanese (both written and spoken) is preferred to facilitate smooth communication and close collaboration with Japanese-speaking clients and parent companies.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Eligible for overtime time at time and a half of hourly rate.