Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant

German Speaking Bookkeeper/Accountant

We are seeking a German speaking Bookkeeper/Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Houston, TX 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.

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

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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

Benefits:

• 401K plan (with up to 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 holiday
• 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

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. 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.