Senior Accountant (US East Coast or Hybrid Boston) US - Boston; US - Remote

Shift Technology; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join their finance team. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial operations across the Americas, ensuring compliance with various GAAPs, and managing cross-border transactions. You will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance with tax regulations, and improving processes to enhance operational efficiency. If you have a passion for international accounting and enjoy collaborating with teams globally, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values accountability, resilience, and a collaborative spirit!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in international accounting, preferably in a multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure compliance with local GAAP.
• Manage VAT/GST/sales tax filings and corporate tax returns.

Skills

International Accounting

Financial Reporting

Tax Regulations

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or ACCA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This role will focus on managing and ensuring the accuracy of our financial operations, primarily in the Americas, cross-border transactions, and different GAAPs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in global financial reporting, tax regulations, and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions. This role will report to the Global Head of Accounting, based in Paris, France.

Preferred locations: Boston, remote Eastern Time Zone (US or Canada)

What You Will Do

Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries/reconciliation, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements and reports for international subsidiaries in compliance with local GAAP (Canada, US, Mexico, Brazil) and IFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for international entities.

Compliance and Tax

• Monitor compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and local accounting teams to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage VAT/GST/sales taxes filings, corporate tax returns, and other regulatory submissions.

Cross-Border Operations

• Oversee multi-currency transactions, foreign exchange gains/losses.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations, allocations, eliminations, and verify reciprocity.

Process Improvement

• Develop and implement best practices for international accounting processes and systems.
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial systems and streamline global operations.

Collaboration

• Partner with your leaders and peers on day-to-day work and projects where high-quality work, personal accountability, resilience, #MakeItHappen attitude, and collaboration are expected.
• Serve as a key advisor to the business on international accounting and financial matters or accounting tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in international accounting, preferably in a multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. NetSuite, Coupa) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Well-organized, able to formalize work and possess good accounting logic.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).