Accounts Receivable Specialist

Do you have a background in finance or accounting? Are you interested in being a part of an international environment and making a great difference at LanguageWire? Yes? Then you might be the one we are looking for and you should definitely read on
The role you’ll play
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team in Paris, France Here you will be responsible for maintaining a high level of accuracy in all transactions related to the Company’s Accounts Receivable area.
The team you’ll be a part of
You will be part of a dynamic, international and competent department located in 3 different offices across Europe. The position reports directly to the Director of Accounting.
If you want to make a difference, make it with us by
- Processing and supporting the sales functions, including liaising with operations and customer success teams and processing manual invoices if required
- Prepare accounting related entries to registers, journals and logs
- Follow (and implement) accounting processes and policies
- Support accounts receivables activities (including collections) to ensure in accuracy and timeliness of receipts entries and collections
- Research, understand and provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
- Regularly review, maintain and provide support for detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
- AR & Collections: monitor overdue balances and follow up with customers
- Collaboration in Financial Statements closing process for all companies of the Group
- Preparation of materials for year-end audits - assisting external auditors

In one year, you’ll know you were successful if
- You have successfully taken responsibility on Accounts Receivable
- You maintain a successful collaboration with Finance and Commercial colleagues
- You’re identified improvement areas and implemented changes

Desired experience and competencies
What does it take to work for LanguageWire?
What you’ll need to bring
- Accounting / Finance background
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the Finance, Accounting or Audit field
- Fluency in English and French, both verbal and written.
- You are a team player who embraces ad-hoc projects with a positive attitude

This will make you stand out
- University Education in Accounting, Business, Economics or similar
- Languages like German, Spanish, Danish or Swedish would be an advantage
- Proficient excel knowledge is a plus (pivots, formulas, macros)

Your colleagues say you
- have strong attention to detail
- can be firm on project deliverables when you need to be
- are inquisitive and curious
- are proactive and constantly striving for efficiency

Our perks
- Enjoy flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom, direct feedback, and room to stand up for your own ideas
- Internal development opportunities, ongoing support from your People Partner, and an inclusive and fun company culture
- International company with over 400 employees. Offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, Varberg, London, Leuven, Lille, Paris, Munich, Hamburg, Zurich, Kiev, Gdansk, Atlanta, Finland and Valencia
- We have a hybrid work model called FlexiWire. We offer weekly flexibility, working three days in the office and two days from home. Together with your team, you can coordinate which days to collaborate in the office.
- We take care of our people and initiate many social get-togethers from Friday Bars a to Summer or Christmas parties. We have fun
- 20 great colleagues in the Soisy office belonging to different business departments
- An office located in a large space shared with two other neighbours who live in houses. You can park your car in the large car park.
- With its green spaces, restaurants and bars, proximity to public transport and lakeside location, the key words are comfort and well-being.
- Ideally located near the town of Enghien-les-Bains, one of the most beautiful towns in the Val d'Oise department, renowned for its casino, arts centre, lake, restaurants, theatre, spa, racecourse...
- Direct rail links to Paris Gare du Nord from Enghien-les-Bains, one of the main stations north of Paris.
- Nice sunny terrace with a garden to enjoy your lunch with your colleagues in summer.

About LanguageWire
At LanguageWire, we want to wire the world together with language. Why? Because we want to help people & businesses simplify communication. We are fueled by the most advanced technology (AI) and our goal is to make customer's lives easier by simplifying their communication with any audience across the globe.
Our values drive our behavior
We are curious. We are trustworthy. We are caring. We are ambitious.
At LanguageWire, we are curious and intrigued by what we don’t understand. We believe relationships are based on honesty and responsibility, and being trustworthy reinforces an open, humble, and honest way of communicating. We are caring and respect each other personally and professionally. We encourage authentic collaboration, invite feedbac