Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant

RÖDL USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical coverage

Paid Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off 25 days

Job summary

RÖDL USA is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Process Outsourcing Department in our Houston, TX office. The ideal candidate will manage accounting tasks with precision, support client engagements, prepare financial statements, and handle payroll and tax filings in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting or equivalent German qualification, 3-4+ years of experience, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or higher.
• 3-4+ years of relevant accounting experience including preparing financial statements and communicating with clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment and independently within an administrative framework.
• Demonstrate high-level client-service orientation and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Prepare various sales and use tax returns, personal property tax returns, and other forms.
• Payroll processing.
• Ensure timely completion and communication of project status internally.
• Research technical issues and discuss with Manager/Partner for guidance.

Skills

Accounting experience

Client service

Deadline driven

Organizational skills

German language basics

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting

German Steuerfachangestellte

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Process 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.

Description

We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Process 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:

• This highly demanding 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.
• 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:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Steuerfachangestellte(r)
• 3-4+ years of relevant accounting experience which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients
• Able to work in a fast-paced high high-pressure environment and independently within an established administrative framework
• 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

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online accounting software
• Accounting software experience in Microsoft D365 and SAP is a plus
• Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, HGB a plus
• Basic knowledge of US tax system
• Team player, willing to work with and contribute to the success of a team of personable, highly motivated professionals
• German language skills are a plus but not required

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

What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?

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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Get to Know RÖDL:

Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.

At RÖDL, our integrated approach to client success revolves around collaboration. We prioritize internal synergy, ensuring seamless integration across departments to guarantee holistic client support. Additionally, our thorough oversight involves equipping managers and seniors with the necessary tools for effective performance and deadline adherence. These principles underscore our commitment to excellence in client service.

Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.