Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper / Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant to support our Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) Department in our Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC offices. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to work within deadlines, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high professional standards. German language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Accounting for all business transactions (Cash, A/R, A/P, general journal entries, etc.)
• Prepare financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual) and reporting packages
• Prepare sales and use tax returns
• Process payroll through online systems of payroll companies (e.g., ADP, Paychex, etc.)
• Assure timely completion and communication of project status internally
• Research technical issues and discuss with the Manager/Partner for further guidance
• Consult with clients and their foreign parent company on accounting, payroll, and business administration needs in the United States
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or higher
• Native or fluent proficiency in the German language
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting environment, including preparing financial statements and communicating with clients daily
• Experience using at least two of the following: QuickBooks, SAGE, Navision (Microsoft Dynamics), ProAlpha, Datev, SAP
• Proven expertise in MS Excel and MS Outlook, with a working knowledge of MS Word and Adobe software applications

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with strong time management skills
• Ability to be a team player and understand challenges facing partners and staff members
• Effective management and rescheduling of priorities

Benefits

• 401K plan (with 5% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

About Us

RÖDL is an international public accounting firm focused on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. Our firm was formed through the merger of Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) in 2001. We serve foreign-owned U.S. subsidiaries, particularly from German-speaking countries, across industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and technology.

Our integrated approach prioritizes collaboration and internal synergy, ensuring seamless support across departments. We equip our team with the tools needed for effective performance and deadline adherence, underscoring our commitment to excellence in client service.

RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace, fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and intercultural interactions drive success in the international marketplace.