Senior Tax Accountant

Company Overview

Jade Fiducial has been a leader in providing expert accounting and tax services since 2003, specializing in the needs of French expatriates and entrepreneurs with a focus on international taxation. As part of the Fiducial Group since 2015, we operate in 12 offices globally, including Paris and key U.S. cities like New York, Miami, and San Francisco. Founded in 1970 in France, Fiducial is a leading provider of essential financial services, including bookkeeping, payroll, and tax advisory for small businesses.

Our international expertise helps clients navigate complex cross-border tax regulations, ensuring compliance while optimizing financial strategies.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to play a key role in assisting with the closing of books and the preparation of financial statements, including monthly and quarterly account analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and work papers for our client companies.

In addition, the Senior Tax Accountant will lead the preparation of tax returns for individual and corporate cross-border clients, ensuring compliance with both domestic and international tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integrity of general ledgers across multiple sites and client companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate and manage the completion of balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements within established deadlines, providing insights into financial performance.
• Offer accounting expertise to assist other departments in interpreting and understanding financial data.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with financial analysis and guidance.
• Handle all aspects of the general ledger, including entering monthly journal entries, executing month-end closing entries, and completing the month-end general ledger close.
• Prepare tax returns for individual clients and corporate clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Branch Manager to support team and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Tax Law
• French DUT/BTS in accounting a minimum of 5 years working experience
• EA or CPA is a plus

Required Skills

• 5 years of tax or accounting experience.
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm is required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems.
• Tax preparation experience is necessary
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and CCH Axcess or other tax & accounting software is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• French fluency is a plus
• Proven track record of solving practical problems
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle a high-volume workload

Preferred Skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• A self-motivated, results-driven individual with strong business acumen.
• Committed to high standards of integrity and quality assurance.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong focus on collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Committed to fostering and maintaining a service culture.

Benefits and Perks

At Jade Fiducial, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications with rewarding performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Generous PTO policy and 10 paid holidays/year
• Professional development with opportunities for ongoing training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Hybrid work options where applicable.
• Employee Referral Program: Incentives for referring top talent to our team.
• A welcoming environment that supports personal and professional growth, where every team member's contribution is valued and encouraged to thrive.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Jade Fiducial, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all individuals are valued for their unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that embracing diversity drives innovation, strengthens our community, and allows us to better serve our clients and stakeholders.

Jade-Fiducial is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed.