Finance Associate (Europe) – AP/AR & Close

Accelcia Business Services; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLabs, a global innovation infrastructure company, seeks a Finance Associate to support day-to-day financial operations across Europe. The role emphasizes accounts payable and receivable, general accounting, and month-end close activities to ensure reporting accuracy.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with budgeting and audits, and help maintain tax compliance while adapting to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• 1-3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; NetSuite preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of payroll basics and general accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Willingness to travel nationally or internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support all financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general accounting, bookkeeping and cash flow management.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and prepayments as part of the monthly closing process.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances to support Treasury activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Support the annual budget process, audits, and tax compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth accounting operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

General accounting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Job description

BioLabs is a global innovation infrastructure company creating the physical and community backbone that powers life science discovery worldwide. Through a growing network of premium shared laboratories and coworking spaces, BioLabs provides turnkey access to state-of-the-art research facilities, entrepreneurial programming, and deep industry and capital connections. These integrated ecosystems enable innovators - from early-stage founders to established R&D teams - to rapidly translate ideas into impact without the constraints of traditional lab ownership. The BioLabs network now spans major innovation hubs across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, serving as a catalyst for collaboration and a launchpad for breakthroughs that advance human health and sustainability. Learn more atwww.biolabs.io.

ROLE OVERVIEW

TheFinance Associate will support day to day financial operations across the organization, with a primary focus on accounts payable and receivable in Europe. The role is responsible for general accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The Finance Associate also supports month end close activities, and assists with budgeting, auditing, and compliance processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical detail oriented and able to collaborate effectively across teams to ensure efficient financial operations and reporting accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable,general accounting, bookkeeping and cash flow management
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and prepayments as part of the monthly closing process
• Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances to support Treasury activities
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and supporting documentation
• Support the annual budget process, audits, and tax compliance activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth accounting operations
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 1-3 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; NetSuite preferred
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and reconciliation processes
• Understanding of payroll basics and general accounting principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel nationally or internationally as needed