Accounting Administrator

The Accounting Administrator is responsible for supporting a variety of accounting functions including cash applications intercompany billing accounts payable review account reconciliations and general accounting support. This role will work closely with the Assistant Controller and other accounting team members to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across multiple legal entities and international affiliates.

The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented proficient in Excel and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cash Application

• Apply customer cash receipts for the companys various legal entities one day per week.
• Serve as the dedicated backup for the cash application function providing full coverage during absences.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash payment discrepancies short payments and overpayments.
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable and other finance team members to ensure accurate and timely posting of customer payments.

• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation related to cash application activities.

Intercompany Billing

• Assist with the monthly and quarterly rebilling of centralized IT costs to numerous foreign affiliates.
• Prepare billing schedules and supporting documentation to ensure accurate cost allocations.

• Coordinate with Ipsos affiliate counter parties to resolve billing questions and discrepancies.

Accounts Payable Support

• Review intercompany Accounts Payable batches to ensure completeness accuracy and proper supporting documentation.
• Match invoices to submitted batches and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.

• Verify coding approvals and compliance with company policies prior to processing.

Accounting & Financial Support

• Provide ongoing support to the Assistant Controller and broader accounting team.
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation.

• Generate reports maintain accounting records and assist with ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting finance Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable or related role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the ability to analyze and manipulate data.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Preferred

• Prior experience with cash applications.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and billing transactions.
• Experience working with enterprise-level ERP systems such as SAP JD Edwards Oracle or similar accounting software.

• Experience supporting multi-entity operations.

Work Requirements

• Hybrid work schedule requires a minimum of three days per week on-site in Norwalk.
• Candidates must reside within acommutable distance of Norwalk.

• Ability to work additional hours during month-end close audit activities or special projects as needed.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Financial Accuracy
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Accountability

• Process Improvement Mindset

If youdontmeet 100% of the requirements we encourage all who feel they might bea fitfor the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates foravailable positionsthroughout our organization not just the oneyoureapplying to!

In accordance withNY/CO/CA/WA law the estimated base salary range for this roleis $55000 to $65000. Your final base salary will bedeterminedbased on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location work experience skills knowledgeeducationand/or certifications.

Whatsin it for you:

At Ipsosyoullexperience opportunities for Career Development an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO healthcare plans wellness benefits) a flexible workplace policy and a strong collaborative culture.

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Inclusive Workplace Commitment

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employees individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society markets brands and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos diverse employees who compile and analyze this datathey are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed toprovidingequal opportunity to all employees creating an environment that promotes inclusion and enabling employees from allwalks of lifeto flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner in line withcodeof best practices concerning diversity and inclusion human rights equality and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or any other protected class and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.

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