Junior Accountant

We are looking for a 9-month fixed-term contract / independent contractor based in Paris to join our accounting team, with 4 days on-site per week.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain and update customer master data in the ERP, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Enter, verify, and reconcile sales orders in the ERP, flagging discrepancies for resolution
• Generate, review, and send invoices and credit notes to customers in a timely and accurate manner
• Record and allocate incoming customer payments accurately in the ERP, ensuring timely reconciliation of open items
• Support month-end revenue recognition and contribute to accurate financial reporting
• Assist in the preparation and filing of tax declarations (VAT, US tax, and other applicable taxes) in coordination with the Finance team
• Act as a point of contact for AR-related queries from internal stakeholders, including Sales and Customer Success teams
• Leverage AI-powered tools to automate repetitive AR tasks, improve accuracy, and support more efficient financial operations
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on overdue balances, and manage customer queries professionally
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and tools, and actively contribute to their implementation
• Handle ad hoc AR requests and contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities

 

What You'll Bring to the Role

Experience

• Initial experience in an accounting or finance function
• Familiarity with ERP systems and billing processes
• Prior exposure to cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Sales, Customer Success environments) is a plus

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation)
• Strong attention to detail and financial rigor
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a curious mindset and appetite for continuous improvement
• Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
• Team player: you collaborate effectively and share knowledge to elevate collective performance
• Comfortable using AI tools to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance productivity

Tools/Software Used

• Microsoft Office 
• Netsuite
• Upflow
• Stripe

Languages

• English & French Mandatory

 

Our Hiring Process

1. A 30-minute phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, expectations, and what Mirakl can offer you.
2. A Hiring Manager interview to dive deeper into your experience and the role.
3. A STAR-based interview with a future colleague.
4. Welcome to Mirakl!