Bilingual Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant (German/English)
Description
We are seeking a German speaking Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Atlanta office. This position requires a positive, self-motivated individual with superior organizational skills, ability to work within deadlines and execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards.
What you will do:
- Provide consultation to the client and its parent company on their accounting, business administration and taxation needs
- Take over responsibility for clients assigned to you
- Preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Preparation of various sales and use tax returns as well as personal property tax returns and other various forms
- Payroll processing
- Assure timely completion and communication of project status internally
- Take ownership of the engagement, anticipating the issues and developing a plan to complete the engagement within budget
- Research technical issues and discuss with Manager/Partner for further guidance
- Performs other related duties as required
What you need to bring:
- Associates Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Steuerfachangestellte(r)
- 1-2+ years Accounting, preferably public accounting, which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients
- German language skills are required
- Experience using QuickBooks accounting software is required
- Basic knowledge of US tax system
- Able to work in a fast-paced high pressure environment
- Must work independently within an established administrative framework
- Proven expertise in MS Word and MS Outlook with a working knowledge of MS Excel, and Adobe software applications
- Team player, willing to work with and contribute to the success of a team of personable, highly motivated professionals
- Demonstrate high-level client-service orientation, ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with maximum discretion and understanding of clients needs
- Ability to understand challenges facing partners and staff members and be able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively
- Superior organization skills – ability to come up with processes and competently follow through
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to exercise good judgment/decision making when necessary
- Ability to anticipate problems and act accordingly
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task – great time management
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills required
Desired Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, HGB a plus
- Accounting software experience in Peachtree and SAP is a plus
Who we serve:
- Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries
- Clients in various industries including manufacturing, distribution & technology
Why RÖDL?
- We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
- We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
- We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
- We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis
What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?
Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.
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Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.
As the preferred accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting professional services firm of German-speaking and other international entities, you will benefit from the extensive experience of our U.S. certified public accountants, as well as our bilingual staff of professionals, many of whom also carry international certifications (StB, WP, Dottori Commercialisti, CA).
At RÖDL, our integrated approach to client success revolves around collaboration. We prioritize internal synergy, ensuring seamless integration across departments to guarantee holistic client support. Additionally, our thorough oversight involves equipping managers and seniors with the necessary tools for effective performance and deadline adherence. These principles underscore our commitment to excellence in client service.
Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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