Accountant Specialist – Accounts Receivable (French Speaking)

About APi - Chubb Fire & Security France

Chubb Fire & Security France is a leading provider of fire protection and electronic security solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio including fire detection systems, intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance.

We protect a diverse range of customers across France, including industrial and commercial facilities, public institutions, hospitals, shopping centers, government administrations, and data centers. With over 3,800 employees nationwide, we are committed to protecting what matters most: people and assets.

At Chubb, integrity, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As an Accountant Specialist – Accounts Receivable, you will join our Finance Shared Services Center and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Accounts Receivable accounting activities.

You will support the financial close process, perform reconciliations, manage provisions, and contribute to audit readiness while working closely with AR Operations, Collections, Finance, and Audit teams. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who combines strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and a passion for financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile Accounts Receivable sub-ledger balances with the General Ledger.
• Analyze, justify, and document customer account balances and accounting discrepancies.
• Manage Accounts Receivable provisions, including bad debt reserves and related accounting adjustments.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including cut-off procedures, reconciliations, controls, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure the accurate accounting treatment and follow-up of customer refunds in accordance with internal policies and controls.
• Prepare supporting documentation for financial reviews and audit requirements.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable Operations, Collections, Finance, and Audit teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AR accounting controls and procedures.

What We're Looking ForTechnical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable accounting principles.
• Experience performing sub-ledger and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Understanding of accruals, provisions, and bad debt accounting.
• Knowledge of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Ability to analyze, explain, and document accounting variances and balance sheet reconciliations.