Bilingual Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant (German/English)

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.

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)
• 1-2+ 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

• 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