Senior Accountant: Hybrid

Job title:

Senior Accountant: Hybrid

Company

Shift Technology

Job description

The future of insurance starts with AI. To date, Shift Technology’s AI-powered products have benefitted more than 300 million policyholders globally by reducing underwriting risk, identifying more fraud, and automating critical tasks throughout the claims process. Shift harnesses the power of AI to enable the world’s leading insurance organizations to make better decisions. Our products help insurers improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver superior customer experiences to their policyholders. Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry by imagining and innovating solutions that impact insurers and their customers – like you! We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance.Shift Technology is a leading provider of AI-driven decision automation and optimization solutions for the global insurance industry. Our mission is to transform the insurance claims process with innovative technology and unparalleled expertise. We are looking for a seasoned and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team.
Under the responsibility of the Accounting Manager, the Accountant translates into accounting all the management acts for Shift Technology.

• They apply the accounting procedures in force in the company. They control and ensure the accounting sustainability of the elements they deal within accounting and their accounting files.
• This position is structured around monthly closings and generally involves compliance with many mandatory deadlines (monthly, quaterly and annual).
• The accountant may take charge, with a margin of autonomy more or less important, all or part of the missions described below.
• The accountant will be able to coordinate subsidiaries with local accountants (accounting firms) in some cases.

What You’ll DoAccounting and Financial Closures

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Perform bookkeeping for journal entries, cash transactions, fixed assets, and cut-off journal entries.
• Conduct and review cut-off procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Ensure the reliability of accounting documents and adherence to closing dates.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and manage payments.
• Oversee debt monitoring, recovery, and expense report management.
• Maintain and update paperwork and master files, including tax calculations (VAT, CVAE, etc.).

ERP System Management

• Utilize and manage ERP systems (NetSuite and Coupa) for efficient transaction processing and invoice automation.

Intercompany Transactions
Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.Cash Management

• Monitor and manage cash flow, including forecasting and optimizing liquidity.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and track weekly cash flow
• Audit Coordination
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries promptly.
• Maintain an organized and efficient workflow to manage high volumes of transactions.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

What You Bring

• Autonomy, rigor, and strong sense of organization.
• Comprehensive understanding of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and cut-off procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of transactions.
• Strong knowledge of intercompany transactions and cash management.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Additional requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of professional accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a public accounting firm. Experience in a foreign country is appreciated.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, specifically NetSuite and Coupa.
• Proficiency in Excel
• Languages: English: Mandatory French: Bonus

Recruitment Process

• Talent Acquisition interview
• Accounting Manager interview
• Case Study interview
• Hiring Manager interview

#LI-BA1#LI-HYBRID #LI-ONSITETo support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight:

• Flexible remote and hybrid working options
• Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance
• Company equity
• Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Mental health benefits
• 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)

Additional benefits may be offered by country – ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice position are eligible for some of these benefits – ask your recruiter for more details.At Shift we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from and hire people who will contribute to the diversity of our company, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other non-merit criteria.Shift Technology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and employment process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@shift-technology.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.Please be aware of scammers and only trust correspondence that comes from emails ending inShift Technology does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Shift Technology Careers page or a Shift Technology social media post. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shift Technology.

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:38:35 GMT

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