Job Title: Staff Accountant – DGIC (CPA Required)
Organization: Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (DGIC)
Location: Based in the Washington, DC metro area
Schedule: Part-Time (2.5 Days / 20 Hours per week), Hybrid/remote work possible with in-office meetings at the Washington, DC location as needed
Annual salary range: $46,800 – $56,250
Position Overview
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (DGIC) is seeking a highly qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) on a part-time basis (20h/week) to lead our financial operations in Washington, DC. This role manages the dual responsibility of maintaining local US financial integrity while ensuring seamless integration with German reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
US Bookkeeping & Compliance (Local):
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage weekly bookings via QuickBooks Online, ensuring all transactions are compliant with US GAAP.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present Monthly, Quarterly and Year-end financial statements to leadership.
- FP&A & Budgeting: Direct monthly forecasting (Budget vs. Actuals) and support the annual budget planning process.
- Payroll & Tax Support: Oversee local payroll administration and ensure all US tax filings/compliance requirements are met.
German Integration (Headquarters):
- Monthly German Reporting: Execute monthly bookings in the German accounting system (Training will be provided).
- Cross-Border Coordination: Align local financial data with German reporting standards for consolidated international records.
- International Budgeting: Assist in multi-currency budget planning and tracking.
Qualifications
- Certification: Active US CPA license is required.
- Experience: 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to international entities.
- Software: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel (modeling, forecast and data analysis).
- Skills: Strong understanding of internal controls, financial audit preparation, and payroll laws. Must be highly detail-oriented, accurate, and reliable. Strong commitment to deadlines.
- Language/Culture: Basic German language skills or experience working with German entities is an advantage but not required.
Benefits
- paid time off
- health insurance (medical, vision and dental), life insurance
- 401k
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, CPA license number, and a brief cover letter to careers@washington.ahk.de
If you are interested in an internship with DGIC, please contact Amal Khaled.
Administrative station or elective station in the legal preparatory service: Please note that the Delegation unfortunately does not offer any training positions for prospective lawyers. If you are interested, please contact the German-American Chambers of Commerce.