Hybrid General Accountant – Fixed-term Contract

at papernest

• Job title: General Accountant – Fixed-term Contract
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flux
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Paris, France

About the role

• International Accountant responsible for closing accounts and financial analysis in a dynamic environment. Collaborating with management and enhancing accounting efficiency for multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Close Review and Production: Review, verify and correct accounting records and supporting documents for the group’s annual and monthly closes. Prepare supporting schedules and perform consistency checks during monthly close processes. Ensure the quality and completeness of the audit trail.
• Intercompany Processes (InterCo): Design and implement the monthly intercompany reconciliation and invoicing process. Ensure matching/clearing of intercompany entries and monitor reciprocal flows between subsidiaries.
• Operational Coordination: Support the Accounting Manager in leading and coordinating the accounting team. Ensure strict adherence to the closing timetable and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Ad-hoc Analyses & CFO Support: Produce ad-hoc financial analyses at the CFO’s request (margin analyses, expense reviews, etc.). Collaborate with management on one-off reporting and financial projects.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in general accounting, with significant experience in a startup or scale-up environment.
• Technical Expertise: Excellent command of SAGE and office tools (advanced Excel). Strong foundational accounting knowledge.
• Scope: Multi-entity experience required (knowledge of France and Spain-specific requirements is a major advantage).
• Languages: Fluent French and English required (Spanish is a plus).
• Qualities: Methodical rigor, proactivity and the ability to work effectively in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

• Health: Group health insurance with Alan for simple, paperless management of medical expenses, with papernest covering 50% of the cost.
• Meals: Swile card for meal vouchers (Tickets Restaurant) worth €9 per working day, with a 50% contribution from papernest. Additionally, breakfast is provided every Tuesday at the office, and you’ll have access to an Ideal Garden refrigerator and preferential pricing at partner restaurants for healthy meals.
• Training: Ongoing development is a priority. You will have access to continuous training tailored to your objectives, including technical, language and managerial courses.
• Career Development: Numerous opportunities to grow, whether by deepening your expertise or exploring new paths. We support your professional ambitions.
• Remote Work: Enjoy 2 days of remote work per week to optimize focus and productivity.
• Legal Advice: Benefit from privileged access to the Ekie solution for tailored legal and tax advice to support you in all administrative matters with confidence.