German American Chambers of Commerce
[Rödl & Partner USA]
German American Chambers of Commerce, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Rödl & Partner is seeking an experienced
Bilingual (German/English-speaking)
Administrative Assistant
to join our international public accounting firm in our office in
Charlotte, NC . This full-time position will provide support to senior management and staff. We are looking for someone who is a positive, self-motivated, professional individual with superior organizational skills, the ability to work within deadlines, and the ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is also able to work independently. The job duties of this position require someone comfortable working with financial data, software and internet technology, and other office equipment.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Phone: answer incoming calls promptly and professionally; transfer calls and relay any messages to the appropriate personnel or departments
Mail and Deliveries: receive incoming mail and packages; scan, sort, and distribute mail to the respective recipients; order certified mail and FedEx supplies; handle certified mail and FedEx shipments; add and remove clients from mailing list
Meetings and Conferences: prepare the conference room for meetings, ensuring it is clean and organized; arrange for catering and refreshments; greet guests upon arrival; tidy up after the meeting has concluded
Audit Assistance: format financial statement reports and link data from underlying Excel workpapers; finalize reports and other deliverables with letterhead and signature; prepare and handle shipment of deliverables to client
Tax Assistance: finalize tax return documents for clients; prepare shipment of deliverables via certified mail to tax authorities and FedEx to clients
Business Process Outsourcing Assistance: Ensure timely mailing of checks and 1099s to designated recipients; prepare deposit slips and handle physical deposits into bank
Time flexibility, specifically the ability and willingness to work before or after regular hours to meet occasional short notice report deadlines; regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Job Skills and Experience
German language skills are required (native or professional proficiency, at minimum)
Associate’s degree and/or at least 4+ years of administrative assistant experience or equivalent
High-level expertise in MS Word & Outlook and PowerPoint with a working knowledge of Excel and Adobe
Excellent oral and written communication skills including letter/memo/e-mail correspondence
Ability to understand challenges facing partners and staff members and be able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively
Demonstrated high-level client-service orientation, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion
Experience in a Public Accounting or Law Firm environment is preferred but not a requirement
Accounting Software experience is a plus (CCH Axcess, ProSystem Practice, ProSystem Tax, ProSystem Engagement), but not a requirement
Benefits
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
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 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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Bilingual (German/English-speaking)
Administrative Assistant
to join our international public accounting firm in our office in
Charlotte, NC . This full-time position will provide support to senior management and staff. We are looking for someone who is a positive, self-motivated, professional individual with superior organizational skills, the ability to work within deadlines, and the ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is also able to work independently. The job duties of this position require someone comfortable working with financial data, software and internet technology, and other office equipment.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Phone: answer incoming calls promptly and professionally; transfer calls and relay any messages to the appropriate personnel or departments
Mail and Deliveries: receive incoming mail and packages; scan, sort, and distribute mail to the respective recipients; order certified mail and FedEx supplies; handle certified mail and FedEx shipments; add and remove clients from mailing list
Meetings and Conferences: prepare the conference room for meetings, ensuring it is clean and organized; arrange for catering and refreshments; greet guests upon arrival; tidy up after the meeting has concluded
Audit Assistance: format financial statement reports and link data from underlying Excel workpapers; finalize reports and other deliverables with letterhead and signature; prepare and handle shipment of deliverables to client
Tax Assistance: finalize tax return documents for clients; prepare shipment of deliverables via certified mail to tax authorities and FedEx to clients
Business Process Outsourcing Assistance: Ensure timely mailing of checks and 1099s to designated recipients; prepare deposit slips and handle physical deposits into bank
Time flexibility, specifically the ability and willingness to work before or after regular hours to meet occasional short notice report deadlines; regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Job Skills and Experience
German language skills are required (native or professional proficiency, at minimum)
Associate’s degree and/or at least 4+ years of administrative assistant experience or equivalent
High-level expertise in MS Word & Outlook and PowerPoint with a working knowledge of Excel and Adobe
Excellent oral and written communication skills including letter/memo/e-mail correspondence
Ability to understand challenges facing partners and staff members and be able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively
Demonstrated high-level client-service orientation, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion
Experience in a Public Accounting or Law Firm environment is preferred but not a requirement
Accounting Software experience is a plus (CCH Axcess, ProSystem Practice, ProSystem Tax, ProSystem Engagement), but not a requirement
Benefits
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
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 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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