(CPA firm) Japanese Speaking Advisory Associate – Office Location Flexible: GA, MI, or TX

Deal Advisory (New Markets Tax Credit: NMTC) Associate or Manager (Bilingual Japanese/English – Choice of GA, MI, or TX Office)

Company Overview:

PKF Plenus is a U.S. member firm of PKF International, providing full-service tax, assurance, and advisory solutions to multinational clients. Our Tax & Deal Advisory team specializes in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) and other federal incentive programs, working with global manufacturing and investment companies expanding in the U.S.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a part-time bilingual (Japanese-English) associate to support our Tax & Deal Advisory practice and general firm operations. The role includes assisting partners with client engagements, schedules, and administrative coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support tax and deal advisory projects, including New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) and investment incentive programs.
• Assist partners with client communications, scheduling, and documentation.
• Conduct research and analysis related to financial incentives, regulations, and client deliverables.
• Provide general affairs and administrative support across partners and departments.
• Coordinate business trips and external meetings when required.
• Prepare and translate documents (Japanese–English as needed).
• Provide Japanese–English interpretation during partner meetings, client visits, and sales presentations.
• Support client relationship management by assisting with communications, hospitality, and follow-up coordination.
• Drive partners or clients during business trips and local client visits as required.

Qualifications:

• Native-level Japanese and fluent English required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field (preferred). No prior experience required; open to highly motivated fresh graduates.
• Must reside in Georgia (GA), Michigan (MI) or Texas (TX).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel by air as needed (up to 50% travel).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.

Location:
Choice of office – Atlanta, GA; Troy, MI; or Houston, TX (based on candidate preference and business needs).

Employment Terms:

• Choice of office – Atlanta, GA; Troy, MI; or Houston, TX (based on candidate preference and business needs).
• Part-time for the first 3 months (not applicable for manager level)
• Potential for full-time conversion based on performance.
• Hourly rate: $25+ (commensurate with experience).
• Remote work permitted until further management decision; field visits required upon request.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77057