Rödl & Partner
Administrative Assistant - Bilingual German/English-speaking
Rödl & Partner, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
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. 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: 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 Culture and EEO
Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace with a diverse intercultural setting where colleagues or clients may speak different languages and share cultural traditions. The firm’s inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives success in the international marketplace. Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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. 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: 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 Culture and EEO
Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace with a diverse intercultural setting where colleagues or clients may speak different languages and share cultural traditions. The firm’s inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives success in the international marketplace. Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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