Job Description
Description
We are seeking a
German speaking Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Atlanta office. This 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.
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:
- 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
What you need to bring:
- Associates Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Steuerfachangestellte(r)
- 3+ 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
Desired Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, HGB a plus
- Accounting software experience in Peachtree and SAP is a plus
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:
- 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
- Yearly company retreat
- Employee and Dependent life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
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