Freelance U.S. GAAP Accountant

Jobgether; France; À distance; EUR 83 000 - 124 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

20-25 hours per week

Flexible schedule

Regular weekly meetings

Global team collaboration

Exposure to AI industry

Résumé du poste

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Freelance U.S. GAAP Accountant based in France to support multi-jurisdictional financial operations and ensure U.S. GAAP compliance.

You will work with internal teams and external partners in a dynamic international environment to support statutory reporting, tax filings, and financial controls. This fully remote engagement offers 20-25 hours per week with flexible scheduling and regular virtual touchpoints to coordinate across time zones.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP standards.
• Experience preparing statutory financial reports and cross-jurisdictional compliance.
• Hands-on knowledge of U.S. tax requirements including sales tax and CIT.
• Experience with vendor invoices, accounts payable and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with online banking platforms and fixed asset depreciation.

Responsabilités

• Process, review and verify vendor invoices and payments.
• Reconcile invoices, payments and vendor statements.
• Record accounting transactions and maintain data accuracy.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation calculations.
• Assist statutory reports and tax filings under U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax partners for audits.

Connaissances

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Tax compliance

Outils

Accounting software

Description du poste

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Freelance U.S. GAAP Accountant based in France.

As a Freelance U.S. GAAP Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting financial operations, accounting accuracy and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP standards and applicable federal and state tax regulations. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external accounting and tax partners, you will contribute to statutory reporting, tax filings, financial controls and audit preparation. This position requires strong technical accounting expertise, independence and the ability to navigate evolving processes within a dynamic international environment. You will have the opportunity to support the financial operations of a fast-growing technology business operating in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. The engagement is fully remote and offers flexibility, with an expected commitment of 20-25 hours per week.

Accountabilities:

• Process, review and verify vendor invoices, ensuring consistency with purchase orders, vendor statements and internal approval procedures.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments within agreed payment terms, using banking platforms and online payment systems.
• Reconcile invoices, payments and vendor statements, investigating discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial records.
• Record and maintain accounting transactions in the relevant accounting systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including tracking asset movements and calculating depreciation in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, statutory reports and other financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit statutory financial reports in accordance with U.S. accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Manage U.S. tax compliance activities, including Sales Tax, Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and state-specific tax obligations, such as Delaware taxes and Washington State B&O tax.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, federal and state tax regulations, and established internal financial controls.
• Coordinate and participate in corporate audits, statutory audits and tax audits, providing the required documentation and supporting information.
• Collaborate with external accounting and tax service providers to ensure timely reporting, accurate filings and effective compliance management.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, improve financial controls and enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Proven professional experience in accounting, financial reporting or a similar finance-related role, with strong knowledge of U.S. accounting practices.
• Solid understanding and practical experience applying U.S. GAAP standards.
• Experience preparing statutory financial reports and supporting accounting compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Hands-on knowledge of U.S. tax requirements, including Sales Tax, Corporate Income Tax and state-specific tax regulations.
• Experience with vendor invoice processing, accounts payable, payment execution and account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with online banking platforms and financial transaction processing.
• Experience maintaining fixed asset registers and calculating depreciation.
• Previous involvement in corporate, statutory or tax audits, including preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting procedures and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with external accounting firms, tax advisers and other financial service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and independently investigate accounting issues.
• High level of autonomy, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Adaptability and critical-thinking skills, particularly when working in evolving environments where processes may still be developing.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and external partners.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Freelance engagement offering an expected commitment of 20-25 hours per week.
• Flexible working schedule, allowing you to organise your working hours around agreed responsibilities and deadlines.
• Regular weekly team meetings to maintain communication and alignment.
• Opportunity to work with an international, remote-first team across multiple countries.
• Exposure to a fast-growing technology and artificial intelligence environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to financial operations, statutory compliance and accounting processes within a globally active business.
• High degree of autonomy and ownership over accounting and financial responsibilities.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international finance professionals and external accounting and tax specialists.