Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain from consulting to execution combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication media data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries Publicis Groupe employs around 103000 professionals.

This position reports to the Associate Manager of FR&C and plays a key role in supporting month end close strengthening internal controls and ensuring billing accuracy. The Senior Analyst will take ownership of core accounting processes contribute to cross functional initiatives and operate with a high level of independence and accountability. The ideal candidate is detail oriented proactive and comfortable balancing hands on accounting responsibilities with higher level analytical and process improvement projects.

Lead and actively participate in the month end close process
Prepare and review journal entries perform GL reconciliations analyze accounts and maintain supporting documentation
Analyze and explain variances across client P and L accounts identifying trends and potential risks
Perform SOX reviews of billing files and invoice requests to ensure compliance and accuracy
Serve as Finance point of contact for client Account team members and cross functional partners
Respond to internal and external information requests in a timely and professional manner
Identify and implement continuous process improvements across accounting and billing workflows
Support internal and external audit requests ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
Contribute to special projects and cross departmental initiatives as needed

Strong proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel
Experience with accounting systems required
SAP experience preferred

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
3 plus years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
Comfortable interfacing with employees across multiple offices and functions via phone email and virtual meetings
Demonstrated initiative ownership mindset and problem solving ability
Strong team player who is flexible and willing to support extended hours during close cycles when required

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were better together and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage dental vision disability 401K as well as parental and family care leave family forming assistance tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

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