Accounting Jobs in the United States of America

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  • CREADEV
    CREADEV
    CREADEV

    Creadev invests and supports innovative companies whose project is to facilitate access to essential goods and services for the many. We partner, without an exit horizon, to adapt to the entrepreneur's tempo. Creadev focuses on three different sectors: sustainable consumption, food and healthcare. Our teams are located on four continents in Paris, Lille, Singapore, New York and Nairobi, and manage over €1.8 billion.

    • Corporate Support, Finance
    • Paris, Nairobi, New York, Singapore
    • Between 15 and 50 employees
  • Payhawk
    Payhawk
    Payhawk

    Payhawk is the leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale.

    The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir, Gtmhub, and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Earlybird Digital East, and Eleven Ventures.

    Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work.

    The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to improve our environmental and social impact and become B Corp certified. From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too.

    We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us.

    • FinTech / InsurTech, SaaS / Cloud Services, Software
    • London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, New York, Paris, Sofia
    • Between 250 and 2,000 employees
  • Request Finance
    Request Finance
    Request Finance

    At Request Finance, you will be working on enhancing the platform used by over 2,000 Web 3.0 companies like AAVE, The Sandbox, and Maker to manage their B2B crypto payments.Managing crypto payments is an administrative nightmare for businesses.

    Our app solves that with thoughtful features like a dashboard showing all your invoices and their on-chain payment statuses, paying hundreds of invoices to different wallets in a few clicks, scheduling recurring invoices, and more.

    • Blockchain, FinTech / InsurTech
    • Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Boston, Genève, Lisboa, London, New York, Singapore, Stockholm, Tel Aviv-Yafo
    • Between 15 and 50 employees
  • Descartes Underwriting
    Descartes Underwriting
    Descartes Underwriting

    Descartes was born out of the conviction that climate change calls for a revolutionary approach in insurance to better protect corporations, governments, and vulnerable communities. We offer a new generation of parametric insurance that builds resilience against the full spectrum of climate and emerging risks. Utilizing Machine Learning and real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT, our state- of-the-art climate tech provides innovative coverage for all trade sectors in all regions of the world. After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, Descartes Underwriting is proud to be recognized among the French Tech Next120 and launched Descartes Insurance, a ‘full stack’ insurer licensed to underwrite risk by the French Regulator (ACPR). With a growing corporate client base (400+ and counting) - our diverse team is headquartered in Paris and operates out of our 17 global offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.

    • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, FinTech / InsurTech, Insurance
    • Paris, Frankfurt Am Main, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo
    • Between 50 and 250 employees
  • Joko
    Joko
    Joko

    We help consumers shop smarter. Our ambition is to revolutionize the way people shop, empowering them to find what they need, make informed purchasing decisions, and save money.

    Joko is a tech company founded in Paris. Our team of over 50 talents is international and spread across offices in Paris, Barcelona and New York, or working remotely.

    As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of the communities we serve, including the 4 million consumers already using Joko to save money every day at over 7,000 merchants.

    Over the years, we have quickly expanded our value proposition to enable consumers to make smarter shopping decisions through many features: cash back, buy now and pay later, automatic coupons, price drop alerts, carbon footprint tracking, and more. Today, we are dedicating significant resources to developing an AI-powered assistant that helps users find the right product based on their criteria for price, quality, or environmental impact from the global e-commerce catalog.

    After reaching profitability in our core market, we are now expanding internationally with a primary focus on the US.

    It’s still day 1; come build the future of shopping with us!

    • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, FinTech / InsurTech, Mobile Apps
    • Paris, Barcelona, New York
    • Between 50 and 250 employees
  • ACT Commodities
    ACT Commodities
    ACT Commodities

    ACT est le leader mondial du marché des solutions de développement durable.

    Agissant au cœur de la transition énergétique mondiale, ACT aide les entreprises à concrétiser leurs objectifs d'action climatique, aussi ambitieux soient-ils. Depuis 2009, la marque ACT est devenue une marque de confiance pour les projets climatiques à impact fort, les marchés des énergies renouvelables, l'efficacité énergétique, les carburants renouvelables et les crédits carbone.

    ACT livre des solutions sur-mesure de ses bureaux à Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Shanghai et Singapore, permettant à ses partenaires de rejoindre la révolution environnementale et de poursuivre des lendemains pérennes.

    • Environment / Sustainable Development, Finance, Strategy
    • Paris, Amsterdam, New York
    • Between 15 and 50 employees
  • Solution BI
    Solution BI
    Solution BI

    Solution BI Canada, powered by the Solution BI Group, is a subsidiary company specializing in all areas of business intelligence and the transformation of finance and performance processes.

    Present since 2016 in the Quebec and Toronto market, it brings its expertise in performance management, data governance and analysis, and data visualization.

    Solution BI is a certified partner to the most powerful database management solutions such as Oracle, MicroStrategy, Microsoft BI, Informatica, as well as cloud solutions such as Snowflake, Datavault and Vena for finance.

    BI solutions, people behind your data-driven strategy!

    • Change Management, Finance, IT / Digital
    • Paris, Casablanca, Lyon, Montreal, New York, Phnom Penh, Toronto
    • Between 250 and 2,000 employees
  • Capital Fund Management
    Capital Fund Management
    Capital Fund Management

    Founded in 1991, Capital Fund Management (CFM) is a global quantitative and systematic asset manager applying a scientific approach to finance, combined with the latest technology to protect and grow our clients’ assets. Simply put, CFM analyses huge quantities of data, identifies patterns, develops trading algorithms and implements them efficiently on the global markets with the latest technology platforms.

    As these techniques increasingly become the norm in asset management, CFM is looking for great minds to help the firm remain at the forefront of this sector.

    • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Big Data, Finance
    • Paris, London, New York
    • Between 250 and 2,000 employees
  • Trustpair
    Trustpair
    Trustpair

    Created in 2017, Trustpair empowers large global companies to eliminate vendor payment fraud with a market leading account validation automation platform. Trustpair serves over 300 enterprise customers, helping finance teams protect against 100% of fraud attacks.

    The company’s global presence includes offices in New York City, Paris, and Milan, with 100+ employees dedicated to payment security. Trustpair raised 20 million euros to accelerate  international growth, and equip finance leaders with the tools needed to tackle sophisticated fraud tactics such as AI, deepfakes, cyber attacks, and more.

    • Big Data, FinTech / InsurTech
    • New York, Paris
    • Between 50 and 250 employees

Accounting roles in the US

Accounting jobs in the United States encompass a wide range of positions, reflecting the significant role that financial management and reporting play in the country’s economy. From public accounting firms to corporate finance departments, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, accounting professionals are in demand across various sectors. Here’s an overview of some common accounting roles and emerging trends in the U.S. job market:

Common Accounting Roles

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA): CPAs handle a variety of accounting tasks, including auditing financial statements, providing tax advice and planning, and consulting on financial strategies. Obtaining CPA certification requires passing the CPA exam and meeting state-specific education and experience requirements.
  • Management Accountant: Also known as cost, managerial, industrial, corporate, or private accountants, these professionals record and analyze financial information for the organizations for which they work. They often manage budgets, perform cost analysis, and assist with strategic planning.
  • Government Accountant: These accountants work within federal, state, or local government sectors to manage finances, audit businesses, and ensure compliance with regulations. They may also work for tax agencies or in financial management and procurement roles within government agencies.
  • Forensic Accountant: Specializing in investigating financial crimes, forensic accountants analyze financial documents to uncover fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and other financial misdeeds. Their work often involves collaborating with law enforcement and testifying in court.
  • Auditor: Auditors review financial statements and accounting systems for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations. They may work internally within organizations (internal auditors) or for external entities (external auditors), including public accounting firms.
  • Tax Accountant: Specializing in tax law, tax accountants prepare tax returns for individuals and businesses, advise on tax strategies and planning, and may represent clients before tax authorities.
  • Financial Analyst: While not accountants per se, financial analysts work closely with accounting data to assess the financial health of businesses, prepare reports, and make investment recommendations.

Emerging Trends

  • Technology Integration: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in accounting processes is transforming traditional accounting roles. Accountants now need to be proficient with accounting software, data analysis tools, and understand how technology impacts financial reporting and compliance.
  • Remote Work: Following broader workplace trends, remote and flexible working arrangements are becoming more common in the accounting profession, allowing for greater work-life balance and access to a wider pool of job opportunities.
  • Regulatory Complexity: As financial regulations become more complex, there is a growing demand for accountants who specialize in regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.
  • Sustainability Accounting: With increasing focus on corporate sustainability, there is a rising demand for accountants skilled in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting and sustainability accounting standards.

Accounting careers in the U.S. offer a stable and rewarding path, with opportunities for specialization and advancement. As the field evolves, accountants will need to adapt to new technologies, regulatory changes, and the expanding role of accounting in strategic decision-making and sustainability.