What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Bookkeeper/Accountant (German & English) position at Rödl & Partner?
We are seeking a Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant for our international public accounting firm, Rodl & Partner, in our Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC office. The role will support our Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) Department. We are looking for the right individual with good organizational skills, ability to work within deadlines, and to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards. German language skills are required.
Why Rödl & Partner?
- 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 you will do:
- 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 its foreign parent company on their accounting, payroll, and business administration needs in the United States
- Perform other related duties as required
What you need to bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or higher
- Native or fluent proficiency in the German language
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills required
- Minimum of 1 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting environment, which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients on a daily basis
- 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
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task – strong time management skills
- Ability to be a team player and to understand challenges facing partners and staff members and able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively
Who we serve:
- Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries
- Clients in various industries including manufacturing, distribution & technology
Benefits:
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
- 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
- Medical coverage
- Paid Dental coverage
- Paid Volunteer Day annually
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid time-off & Holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Parking/public transportation
- Tuition reimbursement & training
- Employee and Dependent life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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