Accounts Payable Accountant (Finance)

TL;DR

Accounts Payable Accountant (Finance): Managing the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle and supplier relations within the Workday ERP system with an accent on French tax compliance and payment settlement. Focus on optimizing the P2P process, ensuring data accuracy in the General Ledger, and supporting external audits.

Location: Hybrid (Paris, France) - Must be based in Paris for 2 days per week office attendance

Company

World’s leading community-based travel app enabling millions to carpool or travel by bus in 21 countries.

What you will do

• Manage the full lifecycle of Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and supplier invoices within the Workday Supplier Invoice Area.
• Ensure proper General Ledger coding and strict adherence to French and international tax regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, resolving discrepancies within a strict 48-hour SLA.
• Prepare and process regular Settlement Runs via EFT, Direct Debit, Expense Reports, or Netting.
• Monitor OCR and Pagero performance to continuously improve the finance tech stack.
• Participate in department roadmap execution to drive continuous improvement of P2P processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting with a solid foundation in French accounting principles and indirect tax.
• At least 3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) role.
• Hands-on experience with Workday ERP (preferred) or other process-based ERP systems.
• Proficiency with modern collaboration tools such as Jira, Slack, and G-Suite.
• Fluent French for local supplier and VAT handling and professional English for the international environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with 2 days per week at the Paris office (Bastille).
• Financial support for home office equipment and 50% transportation reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Alan) and local meal plan (Swile card).
• Minimum 25 days holiday per year and 4 additional weeks of maternity/paternity leave.
• Free unlimited carpooling and bus rides.
• Personal growth via mentorship, trainings, and internal mobility opportunities.

Hiring process

• 30-minute introductory video call with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• 30-minute technical and team-fit interview with an AP teammate.
• 60-minute final interview with Finance Leadership to assess hard accounting skills.