Accountant

Rödl Usa•Birmingham, AL

8d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a German speaking Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Birmingham, AL 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. Location : The primary location for this position is in Houston, TX (on-site if local). The team is also open to candidates who are available for on-site work at our Birmingham, AL, or Denver, CO offices to assist the Houston team remotely. Responsibilities: This highly demanding 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. 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

Requirements

German language skills are required (native or fully professional proficiency)
Associate's Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Steuerfachangestellte(r)
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients

Nice To Haves

Experience using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online accounting software
Accounting software experience in Microsoft D365 and SAP is a plus
Able to work in a fast-paced high high-pressure environment and independently within an established administrative framework
Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, HGB a plus
Basic knowledge of US tax system
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

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