Accounting Associate
Location: (with existing right to work)
- France, Belgium, or the UK (remote or hybrid work options, depending on location)
- U.S: Ideally located near our offices in St. Petersburg, FL or Chicago. Remote arrangements may be considered for more experienced candidates.
International Management Solutions Inc. is an accounting and consulting firm dedicated to partnering with European companies and their US subsidiaries as they navigate the American market. We understand the cultural differences involved and pride ourselves on guiding our clients through this transition. Unlike larger firms, we offer a personalized approach and a flexible, supportive culture that emphasizes teamwork. Here, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Why IMS
- Gain exposure to international businesses operating across the U.S. and Europe in a collaborative, cross-border environment
- Work in a remote or hybrid environment with the flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each year.
- Collaborate with an innovative European client base, bridging cultures and making a meaningful impact.
- Enjoy a friendly, diverse, and supportive team culture that values your contributions.
- Benefits package tailored to location
The Role
We are looking for a driven professional to join our global team to provide exceptional bookkeeping and payroll services for our clients. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, enjoy working collaboratively and constructively, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-client environment. You will have the opportunity to develop and shape a career in accounting. Some of the initial duties you can expect are;
- Liaise with clients and tax agencies in relation to payroll and bookkeeping information
- Record and maintain financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments for multiple clients
- Reconcile bank and company accounts
- Prepare reports and trial balances for accounting managers
- Process payroll
- Assist with tax payment and preparation of sales tax returns
- Assist managers with monthly, quarterly and year-end closing
- Provide operational and coordination support to the accounting team as required
- Opportunity to receive training in sales tax preparation.
- If Dutch-speaking, support communication with Dutch clients.
- Reliably track and record billable client hours on timesheets
- Opportunity to gradually take ownership of more complex accounting responsibilities and review work as experience develops
What You Bring
- Fluent Dutch Speaking
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Experience in an international client or expatriate environment
- Fluent English; Excellent verbal and written communication
- 3 years’ minimum relevant work experience
- Familiar and adept with accounting software
- Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, formulas, pivots, and working with large datasets
- Exceptional time management and adherence to deadlines
These additional skills would be advantageous:
- US payroll experience
- Interest in tax accounting
To apply: Please send your resume in PDF format. We look forward to reviewing your application.
The recruitment process typically begins with us reaching out to ask for a few additional details about your experience and interest. Please keep an eye on your messages/email to progress your application. This helps us find the best fit for the role or allows us to consider you for other opportunities. If there’s a good match, we’ll invite you to a phone or video screening.
As we work globally, we may contact you outside regular hours. Please feel free to respond at a time that is convenient. Thank you for your patience as we carefully review a high volume of applications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €35.000,00 - €42.000,00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How much experience do you have in a multi client environment?
- What is your experience accurately recording your own timesheets for billable client work?
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: Remote
