Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager

We are seeking a Bookkeeper/ Accounting Manager for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Birmingham, AL office. Experience with QuickBooks is required. German language skills are helpful, but not required. The full-time position is available immediately to qualified applicants.

Essential duties include (but are not limited to)

• 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.
• Provide consultation to the client, its parent company on their accounting and business administration 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

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant accounting and bookkeeping experience and communicating with clients
• Ability to manage a team of 2-3 associates, including oversight, supervision, and review
• Experience using QuickBooks accounting software is required
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must work independently within an established administrative framework
• Strong knowledge of US-GAAP
• Basic knowledge of US tax system
• Accounting software experience in Navision and SAP is a plus
• Team player, willing to work with and contribute to the success of a team of personable, highly motivated professionals
• Proven expertise in MS Word and MS Outlook with a working knowledge of MS Excel, and Adobe software applications
• Demonstrate high-level client-service orientation, ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with maximum discretion and understanding of client’s needs
• Ability to understand challenges facing partners and staff members and be able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively
• Professional demeanor
• 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
• German language skills are preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Bilanzbuchhalte(in)
• 5+ years Accounting, preferably public accounting or related experience
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills required

Benefits:

We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Paid Volunteer Day annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid time-off & Holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Parking/public transportation
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.