Project Accountant

Project Accountant Specialist

Date: May 15, 2026

Location: FR, France , Virtual, EUROPE

Company: BCD

Permanent, full time, hybrid Paris or remote France

About the role

As our new Project Accountant Specialist, you'll partner with our internal planning team to ensure everything is tight and on point for client events. From data accuracy in Cvent to overseeing financial documentation, you'll play a critical role in making sure every detail is squared away. You'll collaborate with a variety of colleagues and vendors, all while keeping your eyes on the prize of seamless event execution!

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation files, including reviewing participant attendance in Cvent.
• Overseeing data accuracy for all assigned events and meeting internal/external reporting deadlines.
• Managing Transfer of Value (ToV) documentation for EU countries under EFPIA.
• Collaborating with Meeting Managers to check reconciliation against holding account files and solve budget issues.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism in communications with outside suppliers.
• Working on multiple reconciliations at once while meeting tight deadlines.
• Support with payment execution for HCP reimbursement expenses.

Requirements

• Previous accounting experience in A/P, A/R, and client billing required.
• Familiarity with finance processes and budgeting.
• Experience on a Life Sciences client.
• Strong financial acumen including reviews, audits, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel).
• Proficiency in Cvent.
• French and English language proficiency in both oral and written communications.
• Travel industry and destination knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong teamwork skills and a knack for building relationships with colleagues and vendors.
• Work independently and be adaptable.
• SAP experience.
• A proactive approach in resolving errors related to participants and budgets.

Perks

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.