Senior Accountant

Overview

Senior Accountant - Remote 

About the Role

We are a global organization headquartered in France seeking a Senior Accountant to support our North American finance operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong expertise in the full accounting cycle, multi-state operations, and collaboration within a multinational environment.

As a key contributor, you will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across financial reporting, payroll reconciliation, and accounting processes while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and shared service teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in the full end-to-end accounting cycle for North American entities, including general ledger entries and analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance withU.S. GAAP

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and payroll-related reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Review and reconcile payroll transactions in partnership with HR and payroll providers, including oversight of multi-state payroll tax activity

• Support preparation and review of required state payroll tax filings and annual state reporting

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate accounting policies, and local statutory requirements

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and shared service centers across multiple regions and time zones

• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation

• Support group reporting, consolidation activities, and ad hoc financial analyses

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes, systems, and controls

• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA designation preferred

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or multinational environment

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of the full accounting cycle

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP

• Experience reviewing payroll activity and working with payroll providers in a multi-state environment

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, ADP or similar platforms)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial reporting or consolidation tools a plus

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

• Comfortable working across teams, functions, and time zones

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Hybrid Schedule
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits

• Paid Time Off: Four weeks annually

• Supportive Team Culture: Work with a collaborative, multinational finance team