Analyst, Financial Reporting & Controls

Responsibilities

• General Ledger: Assist in review of the all balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared Re:Sources
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies
• Prepares various monthly journal entries in conformance to Publicis Company Policy (JANUS) and GAAP
• Review financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy
• Aid Job Management team in researching issues on jobs
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of the monthly Balance Sheet and P&L in the required format for upload into the Hyperion Reporting System
• Ensure the accuracy of the Hyperion reporting schedules that are sent to Publicis for consolidation
• Aid in preparation of the Corporate Accounting processes in compliance with all of the identified Internal Control (FMC) requirements
• Aid manager with any new system implementations related to Financial Reporting
• Audit Support: Assist with external audits for Year-End, hard closes and revenue testing
• Audit Support: Assist with Publicis Internal audits
• Audit Support: Assist with Financial Monitor Control, Test of Control and Walk-Through audits
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist the Director of Financial Reporting and Controls on drafting common and efficient processes across USMS
• Special Projects: Assist with Intercompany reconciliations

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
• 1-2 years relevant work experience with preference for service industry background
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment
• Self-motivator, out of the box thinker with passion to drive reengineering throughout Finance
• SAP and Hyperion knowledge preferred