Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant for our Business Process Outsourcing Department in our Houston, TX office. We are looking for the right individual with strong organizational skills, ability to work within deadlines and to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other related duties as required

Required Skills & Experience

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Steuerfachangestellte(r)
• 3-4+ years of relevant accounting experience which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients
• Able to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment and independently within an established administrative framework
• 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

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online accounting software
• Accounting software experience in Microsoft D365 and SAP is a plus
• Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, HGB a plus
• Basic knowledge of US tax system