Staff Accountant

Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn’t just a set of values; it’s our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are. We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that’s why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page.Job descriptionThe accountant will be responsible for the accounting for our entities in Europe and Australia. The ideal candidate will have a natural passion for math and intricate knowledge of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, taxes, and other financial transactions within an organization. This job is based in Paris or London with some travels to Nantes.Objectives of this roleExecute mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options.Monitor policies and procedures, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reports and procedures.Study existing and recent legislation to ensure compliance with national and local financial requirements.ResponsibilitiesConduct mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors made by internal and external personnel.Support monthly and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, and accruals.Assist in providing schedules and commentary for operational management account results and variances.Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.QualificationsProfessional experience in accounting and in an international environment.Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively.Fluent in English.Preferred skills and qualificationsBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, business accounting, or finance.Certified public accountant (CPA) license or equivalent.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Life at AkeneoCultureDiverse, cross-cultural team. Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites.Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.GeneralCompetitive package and complementary health insurance.Time offFlexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home). Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.Health & WellnessIndividual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.EquipmentBest-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub... Choose between MacOS or Linux. Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment.Professional DevelopmentParticipation in in-house events welcoming external guests (ie. Meetups) or industry events. A €1,000 learning budget per employee per year.Corporate ResponsibilityEmployee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice. Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!Interview processSay hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with Marie-Anaïs, where you’ll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.Meet your future manager! This 45-60 minute interview with Carole will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.Meet Nadine, our CFO!Sign your offer!At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay! Feeling hesitant because you think you’re not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications! #J-18808-Ljbffr