International Tax Senior - Bilingual Japanese

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of KnowHireMatch. We are currently looking for an International Tax Senior - Bilingual Japanese in California.

In this role, you will take on complex and rewarding tax engagements, serving a diverse portfolio of clients with a strong focus on supporting Japanese businesses and individuals. You will collaborate directly with senior leadership on planning, compliance, and advisory matters, ensuring accuracy and value in every engagement. This opportunity combines technical tax expertise with cultural fluency, requiring a bilingual professional who thrives in client-facing roles. The position offers remote flexibility, competitive compensation, and clear pathways for growth within a collaborative and highly professional environment.

Accountabilities

As an International Tax Senior, you will play a central role in client service, technical analysis, and tax preparation:

·         Prepare and review federal and multi-state tax returns for corporations (C & S), partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, bankruptcies, and trusts/estates.

·         Conduct research and resolve complex tax and accounting issues across multiple jurisdictions.

·         Identify tax planning and consulting opportunities tailored to client needs.

·         Build and maintain strong relationships, particularly with Japanese-speaking clients.

·         Partner with firm leadership to deliver high-quality, timely, and strategic tax services.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical expertise, language fluency, and interpersonal skills:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Business Administration.

·         Minimum of 2 years’ experience in taxation, preferably within a public accounting firm.

·         CPA license (or active pursuit of licensure).

·         Fluency in Japanese (required) and strong ability to communicate across cultures.

·         Solid knowledge of federal and multi-state taxation with strong analytical skills.

·         Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.

·         Must have permanent U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship available).

This opportunity offers flexibility, support, and advancement potential:

·         Fully remote position with flexible schedule (preference for PST/MST).

·         Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

·         Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

·         Exposure to international and cross-border tax issues.

·         Collaborative and collegial work culture with direct access to partners.

·         Clear career development and professional growth opportunities.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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