Accounting and Payroll Bookkeeper

Rödl & Partner; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rödl & Partner in Atlanta seeks a bilingual Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant to support the German/English workflow in our Business Processing Outsourcing area. You will consult clients on accounting, prepare financial statements, file tax returns, and process payroll for US entities, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

Required is an Associate Degree in Accounting or German Steuerfachangestellte(r), at least 3 years of accounting experience, and fluency in German with strong MS Office and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or German Steuerfachangestellte(r) required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Proficiency in German language and US tax basics.
• Ability to work independently within an administrative framework.

Responsibilities

• Consult clients on accounting, business administration, and taxation.
• Prepare financial statements monthly, quarterly, yearly.
• File sales and use tax returns, personal property tax returns, and other forms.
• Process payroll and communicate project statuses timely within the team.

Skills

German language

Independent work ethic

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting or German Steuerfachangestellte(r)

Tools

Peachtree

SAP

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Adobe

Job description

Bilingual Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant - German/English

We are seeking a German-speaking Bookkeeper/Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Consult clients and their parent companies on accounting, business administration, and taxation
• Prepare financial statements (monthly, quarterly, yearly)
• File sales and use tax returns, personal property tax returns, and other forms
• Process payroll
• Communicate project statuses timely within the team

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting or higher, or German Steuerfachangestellte(r)
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
• Proficiency in German language
• Basic understanding of US tax system
• Independent work ethic within an administrative framework
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and Adobe
• Discretion handling confidential information
• Experience with Peachtree and SAP

About Rödl & Partner

We serve foreign-owned US subsidiaries, mainly from German-speaking countries, across various industries. Our culture is globally inclusive, fostering diversity and intercultural exchange. Regular feedback and growth investments. Our international environment supports a diverse workplace where colleagues and clients speak multiple languages and share cultural traditions, aligning with our global vision.