Senior Accountant - FR/US GAAP, VAT & Tax

TransPerfect; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly closings, and statutory reporting across local entities. The role demands close collaboration with AP/AR SSCs and external auditors while ensuring compliance with FR GAAP and US GAAP where applicable.

The ideal candidate holds a business/finance degree, at least four years in a similar role in an international setting, and strong English and French language skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or similar in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum 4 years in a responsibility role in a modern international company.
• Proactive approach, strong organizational capacity, problem solving and confidentiality; ability to lead in a team.
• Good knowledge of French tax legislation and FR GAAP accounting.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong Office package knowledge.
• Inclusive working style and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise monthly closure and reconciliations and ensure accounting transactions are performed correctly on time.
• Prepare and close statutory financial statements and group packages in accordance with local GAAP and US GAAP, in collaboration with tax consultants and auditors.
• Control VAT and corporate tax requirements.
• Interact with the shared service centre for accounting and administration issues.
• Manage, update and optimize administrative-financial processes and procedures per internal audits rules.

Skills

English & French

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Business Administration or accounting/finance

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

TransPerfect is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly closings, and statutory reporting across local entities. The role demands close collaboration with AP/AR SSCs and external auditors while ensuring compliance with FR GAAP and US GAAP where applicable.

The ideal candidate holds a business/finance degree, at least four years in a similar role in an international setting, and strong English and French language skills.