Accountant, US Entities

Jobtailor; Paris; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage overall AP processes and reporting for US entities. You will handle daily bank entries, reconcile accounts, and support the Americas A/P team, while ensuring documentation is thorough and compliant.

You will also prepare monthly tax filings and assist with year-end close and audits. The role requires 3 years of AP experience, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Diploma/Degree in accounting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, professional attitude and reliable.
• Well organized with strong time management and deadline respect.
• Ability to interact with employees, vendors and external auditors professionally.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable systems, chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Financial Force experience an advantage.
• English language required (French is optional).

Responsabilités

• Daily/Weekly tasks: Bank entries including bank reconciliation; support Americas A/P accountant; maintain files and documentation in accordance with practices; prepare monthly GST/Sales tax returns; maintain AmEx tie-out and support A/P invoices.
• Monthly report: fixed asset depreciation; payroll entries (quarterly and annual reconciliations); some accrual accounts; prepaid accounts reconciliations; accrued vacation; MBO journals and reconciliations; post-close reporting; allocations; monthly closing checklist updates.
• Year end: prepare year-end files and reports; coordinate with external auditor to ensure internal controls and documents; assist tax filings with relevant files.

Connaissances

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Teamwork

Accuracy

Formation

Diploma in accounting

Degree in accounting

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Financial Force

Description du poste

Overview

Responsible for the overall Accounting processes and reporting for US entities.

Responsibilities

• Daily/Weekly tasks: Bank entries including bank reconciliation; support Americas A/P accountant; maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with accepted accounting practices; prepare monthly forecast and file returns for GST/Sales tax for IV Americas entities; maintain current tie out of AmEx accounts for Americas entities and support A/P accountant in obtaining invoices in a timely manner.
• Monthly report: fixed asset depreciation; payroll entries (quarterly and annual reconciliations); some accrual accounts; preparation of monthly entries related to prepaid accounts and associated reconciliation; employees: preparation of monthly accrued vacation entries; preparation of monthly MBO journals and associated reconciliations; preparing various monthly reporting files post-close for internal IV use; allocation entries (FF - split the cost on different accounts); rolling over monthly reconciliations in Teams/SharePoint for month-end prep; update monthly closing checklist; preparing WW report (AP, restructuring, subcontractors).
• Year end: preparation of year-end files and reports; dealing with external auditor to ensure related internal control and documents are in place; preparing various files requested as part of tax filings to assist external tax preparers with their analysis of Americas entities (quarter/year-end).

Requirements

• 3 years of accounts payable experience
• Diploma/Degree in accounting preferred
• Strong attention to detail, professional attitude and reliable
• Must be well organized, possess strong time management skills and respect the deadline
• Ability to interact with employees, vendors and external auditors in a professional manner
• Strong knowledge of applicable accounts payable systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Financial Force experience added advantage
• English language required (French is optional)

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Hard Skills

• accounting processes
• bank reconciliation
• fixed asset depreciation
• payroll entries
• accrual accounts
• prepaid accounts reconciliation
• monthly reporting
• tax filings
• accounts payable systems
• financial chart of accounts

Soft Skills

• attention to detail
• professional attitude
• reliability
• organization
• time management
• deadline respect
• interpersonal skills
• independence
• teamwork
• accuracy

Certifications & Qualifications

• diploma in accounting
• degree in accounting