Accounting Associate

Dutch Speaking Accounting Associate

Location: (with existing right to work)

• Belgium, France or the UK
• U.S: Remote or located near our offices in St. Petersburg, FL or Chicago.

Expected salary range: 35,000-42,000 Euros / 55,000-65,000 USD

International Management Solutions Inc. is an accounting and consulting firm dedicated to partnering with European companies and their US subsidiaries as they navigate the American market. We understand the cultural differences involved and pride ourselves on guiding our clients through this transition. Unlike larger firms, we offer a personalized approach and a flexible, supportive culture that emphasizes teamwork. Here, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

The Role

We are looking for a driven professional to join our global team to provide exceptional bookkeeping and payroll services for our clients. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, enjoy working collaboratively and constructively, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-client environment with increasing responsibility over time.

Why Choose IMS?

• Gain exposure to international businesses operating across the U.S. and Europe in a collaborative, cross-border environment
• Work in a remote or hybrid environment with the flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each year.
• Collaborate with an innovative European client base, bridging cultures and making a meaningful impact.
• Enjoy a friendly, diverse, and supportive team culture that values your contributions.
• Benefits are tailored to your location. For the US you can expect 20 days PTO, 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, hybrid work options and opportunities to connect through annual team events.
• Leverage your Dutch language skills and cultural expertise to support European clients in the U.S. market.

Duties:

You will have the opportunity to develop and shape a career in accounting. Some of the initial duties you can expect are;

• Liaise with clients and tax agencies in relation to payroll and bookkeeping information
• Record and maintain financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments for multiple clients
• Reconcile bank and company accounts
• Prepare reports and trial balances for accounting managers
• Process payroll
• Assist with tax payment and preparation of sales tax returns
• Assist managers with monthly, quarterly and year-end closing
• Provide operational and coordination support to the accounting team as required
• Opportunity to receive training in sales tax preparation.
• Support communication with Dutch clients.
• Reliably track and record billable client hours on timesheets
• Opportunity to gradually take ownership of more complex accounting responsibilities and review work as experience develops

Skills and experience required:

• Fluent Dutch Speaking
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience in an international client or expatriate environment
• Fluent English; Excellent verbal and written communication
• 3 years’ minimum relevant work experience
• Familiar and adept with accounting software
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, formulas, pivots, and working with large datasets
• Exceptional time management and adherence to deadlines

These additional skills would be advantageous:

• US payroll experience
• Interest in tax accounting

To Apply

Please upload your resume in PDF format.

The recruitment process typically begins with us reaching out to ask for a few additional details about your experience and interest. Please keep an eye on your messages/email to progress your application. This helps us find the best fit for the role or consider you for other opportunities. If there’s a good match, we’ll invite you to a phone or video screening.

As we work globally, we may contact you outside regular hours. Please feel free to respond at a time that is convenient. Thank you for your patience as we carefully review a high volume of applications.