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★ Messy QuickBooks? Months behind on bookkeeping? Need books organized for your CPA? ★ I clean up, organize, and maintain QuickBooks Online for fast-growing U.S. businesses — so your books are organized and ready for CPA review, not scrambled together before tax season. **Background:** 12+ years of accounting experience — nearly a decade in corporate accounting, including handling 300+ monthly transactions and invoice processing, followed by work at a Japanese tax accounting firm handling month-end/year-end close and financial statement preparation. QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor, and scored 100/100 on Japan's Bookkeeping Certification (Level 2). **What I handle:** QBO setup & cleanup, catch-up/historical bookkeeping, monthly bookkeeping, bank & credit card reconciliation, and financial statement preparation. **Time zone advantage:** Based in Japan, I can work across time zones and maintain a seamless workflow through asynchronous collaboration. **Communication:** Primarily async via Upwork Messages, Slack, or Teams, with a short kickoff call to align on scope. **Additional review:** My work can be reviewed by an accounting professional with audit experience at a major audit firm in Japan who has passed the Japanese CPA Examination. Akane Sato | Founder, Swift Books Japan **Disclaimer:** I am not a U.S. CPA and do not provide tax filing or audit services. I support your CPA, accountant, or tax advisor with clean, reconciled books.

Hello! I’m a native Japanese speaker based in NSW, Australia, with a strong professional background in both translation and bookkeeping. I have an experience that I have worked as a freelance contractor translating English to Japanese, proofreading Japanese texts, and providing Japanese-language transcription services for two years. - My strong point - • Accuracy and speed: I value delivering clear, error-free work on time. • Clear communication and reliability: I believe that great freelance collaboration depends on being responsive, respectful of deadlines, and keeping clients well informed. • Cultural and linguistic insight: Being Japanese means I understand nuance, tone and local expression, which helps me deliver translation and transcription that truly and naturally in Japanese. - About Accounting Job - With over 10 years of hands-on experience in both Japan and Australia, I bring a deep understanding of diverse financial systems and tax regulations. - Expertise in preparing tax returns, financial statements, and payroll. - Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and more. - Experience in cross-border financial management and compliance. - A strong background in managing accounts receivable/payable, reconciliations, and BAS/IAS/ITR lodgments. Whether you’re a small business owner, a startup, or an established company, I’m here to simplify your financial processes and let you focus on growing your business. Let’s collaborate and achieve your financial goals! I look forward to hearing about your project and how I can help you succeed!!

I've been working in accounting for 2 years. My current work duties includes the preparation of daily receipts and payments, management of financial statements, preparation of daily payment slips, management of purchasing and environmental management. I use Excel and Word on a daily basis. I studied plant physiology in university. I have customer service experience from working at a clothing store and a Japanese restaurant. I am into programming and am currently learning Python and JavaScript by myself. I like detailed and creative work, and I also edit videos as a hobby.

I’m an accountant experiencing in preparing individual US and Japan income tax returns. I have also worked as translator for Japanese and English. Tax consultation - Check filing requirement for US or Japan tax return - Review tax returns prepared by individual or the accounting firm - Tax saving tips for freelancer and office worker Translation - English to Japanese or Japanese to English - Born and raised in Japan. Lived in US for 6 years. Use English at work for more than 10 years. - TOEIC 985 and Eiken Grade 1 - Experienced in translation for financial statements and the interview for musician