Accounting Associate (M/F)

EXCO; Chalon-sur-Saône; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Chalon-sur-Saône, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage a diverse client portfolio and handle end-to-end accounting tasks.

You will process digitized documents, review pre-allocations, perform data entry and reconciliation, and prepare VAT returns, tax packages, and balance sheets, while leveraging PENNYLANE and standard software. A proactive, organized team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary qualification (Bac+2) or DCG.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting.
• Good command of office and accounting software.
• Methodical, organized and collaborative team player.
• Proactive with constructive proposals and digital tools.
• Knowledge of PENNYLANE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a client portfolio comprising micro-businesses, SMEs, artisans, retailers and self-employed professionals.
• Process digitized accounting documents.
• Review automatic accounting pre-allocations.
• Data entry and account reconciliation (matching).
• Prepare tax returns and VAT filings.
• Conduct account reviews.
• Prepare balance sheets and tax return packages (liasses fiscales).

Skills

Data Entry

Account Review

Balance Sheet Preparation

VAT Filing

Document Processing

Education

Bac+2

BTS/DUT

DCG

Tools

PENNYLANE Software

Office Software

Accounting Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a client portfolio composed of micro-businesses and SMEs, artisans, retailers and self-employed professionals
• Processing of digitized accounting documents
• Review of automatic accounting pre-allocations
• Data entry and account reconciliation (matching)
• Preparation of tax returns and VAT filings
• Account reviews
• Preparation of balance sheets and tax return packages (liasses fiscales)

Requirements

• Minimum education: two-year post-secondary qualification (Bac+2, e.g., BTS/DUT) or DCG
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role within an accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of general accounting
• Good command of office software and accounting software
• Ability to apply current methodologies while complying with professional standards and procedures
• Methodical and organized
• Team player with a collaborative approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to make constructive proposals
• Interest in digital tools and digitalisation
• Knowledge of PENNYLANE software is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, with extensive experience in processing accounting documents, preparing tax returns, and account reconciliation. Proficient in using accounting software and digital tools to enhance efficiency and compliance with professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• General Accounting Knowledge
• Tax Return Preparation
• Account Reconciliation
• PENNYLANE Software
• Office Software Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Entry
• Account Review
• Balance Sheet Preparation
• VAT FilingDocument Processing

Soft Skills

• Methodical
• OrganizedTeam Player
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bac+2
• BTS/DUT
• DCG

Industry Keywords

• Micro-Businesses
• SMEs
• Artisans
• Retailers
• Self-Employed Professionals

Tools & Technologies

• Accounting Software
• Digital Tools