Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant

Responsibilities

This highly demanding 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.

Provide consultation to the client, its parent company on their accounting, business administration and taxation needs
Take ownership of the client engagements assigned to you, anticipating the issues and developing a plan to complete the engagement within budget
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
Research technical issues and discuss with Manager/Partner for further guidance

Required Skills & Experience

German language skills are required (native or fully professional proficiency)
Associate's Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Steuerfachangestellte(r)
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online accounting software
Accounting software experience in Microsoft D365 and SAP is a plus
Able to work in a fast-paced high high-pressure environment and independently within an established administrative framework
Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, HGB a plus
Basic knowledge of US tax system
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

Benefits

We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:

• 401K plan (with up to 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
• Paid holiday
• 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 the Role

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.