Bilingual (German/English) Bookkeeper/Accountant

German Speaking Bookkeeper/AccountantWe are seeking a German speaking Bookkeeper/Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Denver, CO 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. Location: The primary location for this position is in Houston, TX (on-site if local). The team is also open to candidates who are available for on-site work at our Birmingham, AL, or Denver, CO offices to assist the Houston team remotely. Responsibilities: 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: German language skills are required (native or fully professional proficiency) Associate's Degree in Accounting or higher, alternatively: German Steuerfachangestellte(r) Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience which includes preparing financial statements and communicating with clients Desired Skills & Experience: Experience using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online accounting software Accounting software experience in Microsoft D365 and SAP is a plus Able to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment and independently within an established administrative framework 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 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 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 RDL? 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 PAY RANGE IN DENVER METROPOLITAN AREA (if applicable) Base Pay Range: $65,000-$80,000/yr Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.