General/Senior Accountant

Mistral AI; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal allowances

Transportation allowances

Job summary

Mistral AI is seeking a General Accountant to structure and optimize accounting operations across France and abroad. You will own processes from general to analytical accounting, ensuring timely closings and strong tax compliance, while collaborating with auditors and local advisors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in accounting, IFRS knowledge, and fluent English. The role supports scalable finance operations within a fast-growing AI company.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance (DCG, DSCG, Master’s degree, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, incl. 2+ years in an accounting services firm, with startups/tech/listed firms.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or French accounting standards (PCG).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); French is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively.
• Proactive mindset with ability to suggest and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting process for multiple entities, incl. cash, PP&E, revenues, payroll, purchases, and intercompany transactions.
• Transition accounting tasks from external providers to internal processes.
• Prepare supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings on time.
• Ensure tax and social security compliance with local advisors.
• Contribute to local statutory financial statements in France and abroad.
• Work closely with statutory auditors to support audit processes.
• Optimize and automate accounting workflows using ERP, billing systems, and TMS.

Skills

Fluent in English

Analytical skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance (DCG, DSCG, Master’s or equivalent)

Tools

ERP

Billing systems

TMS

Job description

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.

We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

The Role

As a General Accountant on the Accounting team, you will help structure accounting operations to support Mistral AI’s rapid growth. This hands‑on role is designed for proactive professionals who can take ownership of diverse accounting topics, harmonize cycles across multiple entities (France and abroad), and ensure compliance with tax and reporting requirements. You will play a key role in improving and automating accounting processes, directly contributing to the scalability and efficiency of Mistral’s financial operations.

What You Will Do

• Support the accounting process (general, auxiliary, analytical) for multiple entities, including cash, PP&E, revenues, payroll, purchases, and intercompany transactions.

• Transition accounting tasks from external providers to internal processes.

• Prepare supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings accurately and on time.

• Ensure compliance with tax and social security obligations (VAT, corporate income tax, payroll taxes, etc.) in collaboration with local advisors.

• Contribute to the preparation of local statutory financial statements in France and abroad.

• Work closely with statutory auditors to support audit processes.

• Optimize and automate accounting and financial workflows by improving the use of tools (ERP, billing systems, TMS, etc.).

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Accounting or Finance (DCG, DSCG, Master’s degree, or equivalent).

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in an accounting services firm, preferably for start‑ups, tech, or listed companies.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or French accounting standards (PCG).

• Fluent in English (spoken and written); French is a plus.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to suggest and implement process improvements.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location‑specific perks.

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