Who You Are:

Do you love talking to people and have a passion for travel and being active outdoors? Do you have a deep-rooted desire to help others and prepare them for a positive active travel experience of their own?  Do you have great attention to detail and you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to these three questions, we may have an opportunity for you! 

PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Accountant to support an International company with operations based primarily in France and the Netherlands, but with a focus on the company’s French and Italian subsidiaries. This part-time role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in non-traditional structures and can independently manage accounting operations while navigating cross-border considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Could be for 801 France, as well as for 801 Italy
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including:
• General ledger entries
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Ensure participation to the monthly report process: accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Ensuring that records are accurate throughout the year: payments, amounts ...
• Helping with general ledger analysis
• Helping with the documents to be sent out to head office in Berkeley.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Manage accounting aspects linked to international transactions and foreign stakeholders
• Assist with the structuring and improvement of accounting processes in a flexible, evolving environment

Profile & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting (Bac Pro/BTS), Finance, or equivalent
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in accounting, ideally within an international or multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong knowledge of French accounting standards and tax regulations
• Experience dealing with cross-border financial flows and foreign stakeholders
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, or equivalent) and Excel

Key Skills & Competencies

• Language skills: Fluency in English a must. Proficiency with Italian or French a bonus.
• Autonomy: Ability to operate independently
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a non-standard, evolving organizational structure
• Analytical mindset: Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and solve problems proactively
• Communication: Clear communication skills, including the ability to interact with international coworkers and vendors (English required; French fluency essential)
• Discretion & integrity: Handling sensitive financial information with confidentiality.
• Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time format

Working Conditions

• Part-time position (flexible schedule TBD)
• Hybrid or remote work possible (depending on location?) / 3 days in the office for Utrecht.
• Collaborative work with team in Pernes
• Opportunity to contribute to structuring financial processes in a dynamic environment
• Possibility to grow to full time role in future

About Backroads:

At Backroads we’re passionate about connecting our guests with so many of the most beautiful places in the world. We use our four-plus decades of expertise to create exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips in over 50 countries for people wanting a deeper and richer travel experience. We travel on land as well as by small luxury ships on active river and ocean cruises. Our trips are for all ages – including dedicated itineraries just for families. We are known for our unwavering attention to quality. We have a dynamic work environment and a strong company culture.

Why Backroads:

At Backroads, we value every single member of our staff, and we’re proud to offer a dynamic work environment that enables growth. Your colleagues will be some of the most dedicated, competent, active, and fun people you will ever meet. A job at Backroads is unlike any other job you will ever have – you will be challenged, you will be inspired, and you will be gratified. No matter what you do here, you will be part of something that makes us all proud – delivering authentic, enriching, and often profoundly life-changing experiences.

Backroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.