Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
General Ledger:
Review the MAES (Monthly Accounting Entry sheet), communicate on time and document all month-end booking entries (accrual / cut off) to SSC
Check the document for stock in transit booking entries and communicate them to SSC
Follow and document provisions for risks and liabilities linked to its dedicated site: check the exhaustiveness of accruals followed by the Business Unit
Manage fixed assets follow up: assets in progress, start of depreciation with support documentation from site (proof of entry in service), physical inventory, write off request, depreciation accrual for late activation
Business Unit Closing binder:
Prepare the BU Closing binder with the information coming from SSC & Site (standard support document, accrual for employee pension fund...) and obtain its validation by the Site Financial Controller
Attend to the monthly Closing binder review with SSC & Site
Contribute to the action plan defined during the review
Tax:
Collaborate with the Shared Services Center (SSC) and Group Tax Department to ensure full compliance with local and national tax regulations, including corporate tax and VAT.
Ensure all tax returns are prepared accurately and filed within the prescribed timeframes.
Coordinate with the Group Tax Department for any significant changes or issues related to tax matters, such as transfer pricing or tax inspections.
Maintain and archive necessary tax documentation, including those related to tax audits and optimization efforts, ensuring they are readily available and compliant with Valeo policies.
Serve as the local point of contact for gathering data required by tax authorities or consultants, supporting the SSC in identifying and following up on tax risks.
Account Payables/Account Receivables:
Treat, solve issues and communicate to SSC the progress on supplier/customer litigations
Solve pending booking entries (unmatched manual or EDI invoices with P.O/Delivery note )
Alert and communicate to SSC all logistic and quality incidents
Check and guarantee that the customer pre-requisites are fulfilled for invoicing prototypes, tooling, R&D, intercompany... (AR)
Interface to Shared Services Center for travel expenses of its dedicated site
Scan AP invoices through SSC integration system maintaining adequate cost allocations (P&L account, cost centers…)
Archiving:
Responsible of the local financial archive with the support of the SSC
Archiving of invoices/supporting documentation linked to the site if not centralized in the SSC
Contribute to the Group Ethics & Compliance program by applying and respecting code of Ethics and Valeo’s policies.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of local and international accounting principles (IFRS).
Strong knowledge of local tax principles.
Professional Experience:
3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance support roles.
Demonstrated experience in handling month-end closing processes and general ledger support.
Prior experience with tax compliance, including VAT and corporate tax filings.
Key Competencies:
Technical Accounting: Proficient in IFRS/local accounting rules and internal control processes.
Problem-Solving: Ability to independently manage and resolve issues regarding AP/AR, booking entries, and supplier/customer disputes.
Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, particularly in maintaining accurate financial archives and documentation.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface effectively with Shared Service Centers (SSC), internal stakeholders, and external tax authorities.
Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities (e.g., closing binders, tax compliance, and daily accounting support) in a fast-paced environment.
Languages:
Fluent in at least two languages, with professional proficiency in English (mandatory).
Employment details: The successful candidate will be hired as a contractor and will be part of the Finance at Valeo
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Job Posting Date:
2026-09-13Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of local and international accounting principles, including IFRS
- Strong knowledge of local tax principles
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance support roles
- Experience with month-end closing processes and general ledger support
- Experience with tax compliance, including VAT and corporate tax filings
- Proficiency in IFRS, local accounting rules, and internal control processes
- Ability to independently resolve AP/AR, booking entry, and supplier/customer dispute issues
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency in at least two languages, including professional English
Valeo US Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Valeo US and has not been reviewed or approved by Valeo US.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is positioned roughly in line with large automotive manufacturers’ ranges, with competitive bases described for engineers, technicians, and select salaried roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical coverage uses major carriers such as Blue Cross/Anthem, and premiums are described as reasonable for many roles, alongside core offerings like life insurance and an employee assistance program.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with employer match around 5% is referenced, with structures that have included automatic contributions plus match depending on location and time, and current postings list 401(k) matching as a core benefit.
Valeo US Insights
What We Do
Valeo is an automotive supplier and partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2020, the Group generated sales of 16.4 billion euros and invested 12% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At December 31, 2020, Valeo had 187 plants, 20 research centers, 43 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employed 110,300 people in 33 countries worldwide. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
