Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper / Accountant

Job Title

Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant for our international public accounting firm, RÖDL, 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.

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:

• 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

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.