Company Overview

Since 2003, Jade Associates has been providing specialized accounting and tax services to French expatriates and entrepreneurs. Jade became a part of the the Fiducial family in 2015. Fiducial, founded in France in 1970, is a major provider of financial services (Business Counseling, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Tax Preparation & Advisory Services) to small businesses and their owners. As a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, Fiducial provides the financial back office infrastructure to clients, allowing them to focus on what they do best: serve their customers.

Position Overview

Jade is looking for a motivated Junior Accountant who is eager to gain experience working with small businesses and individuals on accounting matters.

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for general bookkeeping (60%), administrative duties (40%) and other accounting functions for Jade clients.

Job Requirements:

Main Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of bank and company accounts
• Reviewing clients Financial statement
• Preparation of outsourced bookkeeping for clients
• Communicate with clients via telephone & email as appropriate
• Maintain paper files & ensure proper document retention
• Monitor & maintain department supplies including binding materials
• Maintain department calendar
• Enter various types of data in different systems
• Mail distribution and posting
• Bank deposits
• Other general office tasks.

Desired Skills/Experience/Attributes

• 1+ year of accounting experience preferably in a CPA firm (including internships)
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Excel and Word
• Proven track record of solving practical problems
• Proven ability to meet deadlines

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Has an entrepreneurial drive, is self motivated and driven to succeed
• Has exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Possesses an unquestionable level of integrity and respects quality assurance requirements
• Has a history of building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Is open minded and thrives in a culturally diverse environment

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required