Bilingual Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant (German/English) jobs in United States
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RÖDL USA · 6 hours ago

Bilingual Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant (German/English)

RÖDL USA is seeking a German-speaking Bookkeeper/Accountant for their Business Processing Outsourcing Department in Atlanta. The role involves providing consultation on accounting and business administration, preparing financial statements, and managing client engagements effectively.

Accounting
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Casey Farrell, CPA
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

QuickBooksAccounting experienceGerman language skillsUS tax system knowledgeMS ExcelMS WordMS OutlookAdobe softwareJudgment/decision makingTeam playerDetail-orientedCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem anticipation

Required

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

Preferred

Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, HGB a plus
Accounting software experience in Peachtree and SAP is a plus

Benefits

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

Company

RÖDL USA

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RÖDL, a leading global professional services firm, provides you integrated audit, legal*, tax and business consulting solutions from its 110 wholly owned subsidiaries in 50 countries.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrea von Oesen
Associate Partner
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Ann Roberts
Partner
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