Bilingual; German​/English Bookkeeper​/Accountant

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Description

Our growing Detroit, MI office is seeking an experienced Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant to support our Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) department. We are looking for an individual with strong organizational skills, the ability to work within deadlines, and to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards.

• 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

• 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 Quick Books 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

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

• 401K plan
• 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

• 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

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.

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