Bilingual Bookkeeper/Accountant (German & English)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2025

About the role

We are seeking a Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant for our international public accounting firm, Rodl & Partner, in our Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC office. The role will support our Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) Department. We are looking for the right individual with good organizational skills, ability to work within deadlines, and to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards. German language skills are required.What you will do:

Accounting for all business transactions (Cash, A/R, A/P, general journal entries, etc.)
Prepare financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual) and reporting packages
Prepare sales and use tax returns
Process payroll through online systems of payroll companies (e.g. ADP, Paychex, etc.)
Assure timely completion and communication of project status internally
Research technical issues and discuss with the Manager/Partner for further guidance
Consult with clients and its foreign parent company on their accounting, payroll, and business administration needs in the United States
Perform other related duties as required

What you need to bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or higher
Native or fluent proficiency in the German language
Strong interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills required
Minimum of 1+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting environment, which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients on a daily basis
Experience using at least two of the following: QuickBooks, SAGE, Navision (Microsoft Dynamics), ProAlpha, Datev, SAP
Proven expertise in MS Excel and MS Outlook with a working knowledge of MS Word, and Adobe software applications
Ability to prioritize and multi-task – strong time management skills
Ability to be a team player and to understand challenges facing partners and staff members and able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively

Who we serve:

Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries
Clients in various industries including manufacturing, distribution & technology

Benefits:
We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:

401K plan (with 3% 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 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 CPA Exam
Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

Why Rödl & Partner?

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 & Partner USA unique? Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, R&P 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 t