Staff Accountant – Bilingual French

Accrue Partners; Newton (NC); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AccruePartners is seeking a qualified accountant to manage general ledger activities for an international subsidiary, ensuring accurate books and timely reporting. The role requires dual-language communication (French and English) and collaboration with cross-border teams.

You will support month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting while enhancing internal controls and accounting processes. Hybrid work arrangement offered with potential travel.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
• Approximately 5 years of accounting experience with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced French and English proficiency required, including strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional business environment.
• Experience supporting month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP accounting systems.
• SAP experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of international accounting practices, cross-border transactions, and applicable tax regulations preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of accounting responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort communicating with stakeholders across international business operations.

Responsabilidades

• Manage general ledger accounting activities for an international business entity, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and adjustments in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including financial reporting, account analysis, and variance explanations.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for finance leadership, identifying trends, discrepancies, and financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial planning activities.
• Manage accounts payable activities, including vendor invoice processing, payment coordination, and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer payment applications, credit card processing, collections, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Assist with applicable tax compliance requirements, statutory reporting obligations, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain financial documentation supporting tax filings, audits, regulatory reporting, and internal accounting controls.
• Communicate with employees, vendors, customers, financial institutions, and external business partners in both French and English.
• Partner with accounting and finance stakeholders across multiple locations to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and streamline financial reporting processes.

Conocimientos

Advanced French and English

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Analytical problem-solving

Independent with multi-priority tasks

Educación

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Around 5 years accounting experience

Herramientas

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• A well-established international organization with a strong North American presence and operations supporting customers across multiple markets.

• A business with a longstanding reputation for quality, operational excellence, and delivering solutions to a diverse customer base.

• A North American Finance team responsible for supporting financial operations, reporting accuracy, and accounting compliance across multiple business entities.

• A collaborative environment where finance plays an important role in supporting international operations and maintaining strong financial processes.

• An organization that values accountability, attention to detail, and continuous improvement across its accounting and finance functions.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Direct exposure to finance leadership with the opportunity to take ownership of accounting activities supporting international operations.

• The opportunity to utilize French and English language skills in a professional accounting environment.

• Exposure to cross-border accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and international business operations.

• A position offering meaningful responsibility, independence, and the ability to contribute to improvements across accounting processes.

• The opportunity to broaden your accounting experience within an established international organization.

• Relocation consideration for qualified candidates interested in joining the organization in North Carolina.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage general ledger accounting activities for an international business entity, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and adjustments in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including financial reporting, account analysis, and variance explanations.

• Prepare periodic financial reports for finance leadership, identifying trends, discrepancies, and financial performance.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial planning activities.

• Manage accounts payable activities, including vendor invoice processing, payment coordination, and reconciliation of outstanding balances.

• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer payment applications, credit card processing, collections, and resolution of billing discrepancies.

• Assist with applicable tax compliance requirements, statutory reporting obligations, and regulatory documentation.

• Maintain financial documentation supporting tax filings, audits, regulatory reporting, and internal accounting controls.

• Communicate with employees, vendors, customers, financial institutions, and external business partners in both French and English.

• Partner with accounting and finance stakeholders across multiple locations to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial operations.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and streamline financial reporting processes.

A BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.

• Approximately 5 years of accounting experience with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Advanced French and English proficiency required, including strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional business environment.

• Experience supporting month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP accounting systems.

• SAP experience strongly preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of international accounting practices, cross-border transactions, and applicable tax regulations preferred but not required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of accounting responsibilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort communicating with stakeholders across international business operations.

• Ability to work onsite three days per week with flexibility for occasional business travel.