Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant jobs in United States
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RÖDL USA · 2 days ago

Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant

RÖDL USA is seeking an experienced Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant to support their Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) department in Detroit, MI. The role involves consulting with clients on their accounting needs, recording business transactions, preparing financial statements, and managing payroll and tax-related tasks.

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Hiring Manager
Lindsay D. Kirwan
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Responsibilities

Consult with clients and their foreign parent companies on their accounting, payroll, and business administration needs in the United States
Record all business transactions (cash, A/R, A/P, general journal entries, etc.) in the accounting software
Close clients’ books and prepare financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Register clients for employer withholding, unemployment, and sales and use tax accounts as needed
Prepare sales and use tax returns
Set up and process payroll using the online platforms of payroll companies like ADP and Paychex
Assemble information and prepare Forms 1099
Assemble information and prepare property tax returns
Assemble information for Form 1042 filings
Assemble information for quarterly tax estimates and income tax returns
Assist with client bank deposits, as well as vendor payments and tax payments
Research technical issues and discuss them with Manager/Partner for further guidance
Perform other related duties as required
This position requires a positive, self-motivated individual with superior organizational skills, the ability to work within deadlines and execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards

Qualification

Accounting degreeQuickBooksBilingual (German/English)US tax knowledgeMS ExcelClient service orientationMS OutlookMS WordAdobe softwareMultitaskingSAGENavisionProAlphaDatevSAPUS-GAAPOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or higher
Native or fluent proficiency in the German language
Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting environment, which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients on a daily basis
Demonstrate high-level client-service orientation
Experience using QuickBooks accounting software
Proven expertise in MS Excel and MS Outlook with a working knowledge of MS Word and Adobe software applications
Ability to work in a multi-entity environment, including the ability to prioritize and multitask
Basic knowledge of the US tax system

Preferred

Experience using some of the following accounting software: SAGE, Navision (Microsoft Dynamics), ProAlpha, Datev, SAP
Strong knowledge of US-GAAP

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 the CPA Exam
Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

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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