Senior Accountant – European Operations (Paris)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and compliance of financial operations across our European entities. Based in Paris, you will partner with cross‑functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and support the transformation of our accounting processes.

Key responsibilities

• Record, verify, consolidate, and reconcile transactions, resolving any discrepancies.
• Contribute to month‑end and year‑end close in close collaboration with the controlling team.
• Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and journal postings.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain fixed‑asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Book accruals, provisions, and intercompany transactions accurately.
• Monitor and reconcile bank, credit‑card, and investment accounts.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor billing schedules, and reconcile billing data.
• Support the implementation and improvement of automated billing processes in SAP Business One.
• Respond to customer invoice queries and coordinate resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain complete accounting documentation and support external/internal audits.
• Prepare tax filings, VAT declarations, and other regulatory submissions.
• Recommend and implement best practices, process improvements, and internal controls.
• Support SAP Business One integration and automation of routine financial workflows.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a senior accountant handling multi‑entity European operations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, intercompany, and tax filing procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with controlling, finance, and operational teams.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with a focus on process automation.

Required skills

• SAP Business One