Senior Associate, Accounting
Publicis Sapient · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
Accounting$70k–$85k/yrFull-time
Your Impact
- Manage intercompany agreements, including drafting, reviewing, routing, tracking, and maintaining documentation in accordance with internal controls and company policies.
- Support the intercompany billing cycle, from reviewing contract terms and supporting data through invoice preparation, approval, recording, and follow-up.
- Perform monthly intercompany reporting, account reconciliation, balance confirmation, and adjustment activities.
- Investigate the root causes of intercompany discrepancies, communicate findings clearly, and drive outstanding items to timely resolution.
- Partner with intercompany contacts and operational Finance teams to confirm balances, resolve differences, and maintain effective working relationships.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, shared services, and other Finance teams to resolve billing, settlement, and aging issues.
- Prepare journal entries and contribute to an accurate and timely month-end close.
- Support internal and external audit requests.
- Provide financial analysis to support reporting, decision-making, and the identification of trends, risks, and recurring issues.
- Identify opportunities to streamline operations, strengthen controls, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes.
- Assist with implementing and documenting new or revised procedures.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, and other organizational changes by helping align intercompany billing, reporting, and accounting processes.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working within a large, complex, international organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage deadline-driven responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and adapt to changing priorities.
Set Yourself Apart With
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and an understanding of IFRS accounting principles.
- Experience with intercompany accounting, billing, reconciliations, or financial close activities.
- Experience using SAP.
- Experience using Hyperion Financial Management or comparable financial reporting systems.
- Experience supporting process improvements, integrations, or finance transformation initiatives.
Pay
$70,000 - $85,000
Benefits
- Flexible vacation policy; time is not limited, allocated, or accrued
- 16 paid holidays throughout the year
- Generous parental leave and new parent transition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Corporate gift matching program