Accounting Manager

Accounting Detroit, Michigan Chicago, Illinois


Description

Our growing Detroit office is looking to add an Accounting Manager to our Business Processing Outsourcing Department (BPO). Experience with QuickBooks is required. German language skills are helpful but not required. We are looking for the right individual with strong organizational and management skills, the ability to work within deadlines, and to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards. We will also consider candidates for our Chicago, IL office.  
  
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.
Essential duties include (but are not limited to): 
  • This position requires a positive, self-motivated individual with superior organizational skills, and the ability to work within deadlines and execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards
  • Take responsibility for clients assigned to you, including providing consultation to the client and its parent company on their accounting and business administration needs
  • Coach and mentor staff members
  • 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
  • Take ownership of the engagement, anticipating the issues and developing a plan to complete the engagement within budget
  • Research technical issues and discuss with the 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 communication with clients, preferably public accounting or related experience
  • Ability to manage a team of 2-3 associates, including oversight, supervision, and review
  • Experience using QuickBooks accounting software is required
  • Experience working in a multi-entity environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Must work independently within an established administrative framework
  • Strong knowledge of US-GAAP
  • Basic knowledge of the US tax system
  • Accounting software experience in NetSuite and Zero is a plus
  • 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
  • Detailed oriented with the ability to organize processes and diligently follow through
  • Ability to exercise good judgment/decision-making when necessary, anticipate problems and act accordingly, and manage time efficiently
  • Strong interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills
  • German language skills are preferred but not 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. 
 
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