Accounting Jobs in the United States of America

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  • Tikehau Capital
    Tikehau Capital
    Tikehau Capital

    Founded in 2004, Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset manager, specialising in credit, real assets, private equity and capital markets strategies, with 17 offices and over 750 employees. Tikehau Capital provides innovative alternative financing solutions to companies it invests in and seeks to create long-term value for its investors, while generating positive impacts on society. Tikehau Capital invests its own capital alongside its investor-clients within each of its strategies.

    • Finance
    • Paris, Abu Dhabi, Brussels, Frankfurt Am Main, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milano, Montréal, New York, Seoul, Singapour, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tokyo, Toulouse, Zurich, Évry-Courcouronnes
    • Between 250 and 2,000 employees
  • 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
  • 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 Next40 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 18 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 Group
    ACT Group
    ACT Group

    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
  • SBI
    SBI
    SBI

    Since 2009, SBI (formerly Solution BI) has been supporting its clients with consulting and service offerings structured around Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to accelerate decision-making, enhance productivity, and drive innovation across the organization.

    🌍 300+ experts in 11 countries – we are where you are!

    We are a people-centered consulting company, built on genuine values: enthusiasm, team spirit, active listening, excellence, and eco-responsibility.

    SBI is about humans behind the data.

    • 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
  • Agicap
    Agicap
    Agicap

    Agicap is a group of entrepreneurial minds united by a love of helping businesses grow, a passion for problem-solving, and a soft spot for cash flow.

    Agicap is fundamentally rethinking the way businesses plan and manage one of their biggest pain points, naturally cash flow, that by centralising their bank accounts and their management and forecasting tools, to allow leaders to focus their efforts on the fundamental essentials: analysis and decision-making.

    Agicap is 100% intuitive digital cash flow forecasting and management software, for modern businesses that want to know exactly what their financial future holds and how to optimise it. Cashflow forecasting and management is the gateway to financial decision-making. Whether you want to hire a team member, open an extra office, invest in new equipment or simply pay an upcoming bill it’s important to know you have the cash to afford it.

    Agicap lets you make data driven decisions.. It is an easy to use but complex Business Management System which lets you drive your company and team performance All from one place, even from home office.

    Founded in 2016, right in the heart of the city of Lyon. From 3 founders, with more than $121 million raised since 2019, they have grown to be more than 550 people strong across Lyon, Berlin, Paris, Milan and Barcelona, (soon to be many more)!

    Agicap is the number one solution that is helping more than 6000 businesses across Europe, have better cash flow habits and a firm grasp on the future of their business, in industries such as retail, hospitality and manufacturing.

    • FinTech / InsurTech, SaaS / Cloud Services
    • Lyon, Austin, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, London, Milan, Paris
    • Between 250 and 2,000 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.