Senior Accountant - FR/US GAAP, Tax & Reporting Lead

TransPerfect; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect in Paris seeks a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate local financial reporting, and coordinate with auditors and tax consultants. You will oversee monthly closings, VAT, and corporate tax compliance while aligning FR GAAP with US GAAP for group reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a business/finance degree with 4+ years in a multinational setting, fluent EN/FR, and strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Business Administration or a related accounting/finance field.
• Minimum 4 years in a responsibility role within a modern, international company.
• Proactive, organized, with strong problem-solving and confidentiality skills.
• Excellent knowledge of French tax legislation and FR GAAP for financial statements.
• Fluent written and spoken English and French.

Responsibilities

• Supervise monthly closure and reconciliations and ensure transactions are recorded correctly and on time.
• Prepare and close statutory financial statements and group packages per local GAAP and US GAAP, coordinating with tax consultants and auditors.
• Manage VAT and corporate tax requirements and liaise with SSC for accounting and administration issues.
• Oversee and optimize administrative-financial processes in line with internal audit rules.

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Excel

Microsoft Office

Great Plains

Education

Degree in Business Administration or similar in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains

Microsoft Office

Job description

TransPerfect in Paris seeks a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate local financial reporting, and coordinate with auditors and tax consultants. You will oversee monthly closings, VAT, and corporate tax compliance while aligning FR GAAP with US GAAP for group reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a business/finance degree with 4+ years in a multinational setting, fluent EN/FR, and strong Excel/Office skills.