Job Description

We are seeking to hire an individual with approx. 2-4 years accounting related experience. This position will contribute to the successful operation of the North American Controllership group. The group performs the month end ledger close process and prepares financial reporting to the parent company, Publicis Groupe. The group also provides account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and reporting, intercompany balancing, audit, and tax support.  This is an exciting time at PublicisSapient as we continue to grow as a business and embark on a large systems conversion from Oracle to SAP. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:
•    Preparation of journal entries and support monthly close process
•    Monthly preparation and review of account reconciliations
•    Coordinate with various Shared Services groups to investigate open items and resolve issues. 
•    Intercompany reporting, reconciliation and balancing
•    Interaction with various financial personnel at the operational units to provide information, answer questions and resolve issues
•    Support requests from tax, internal audit, and other shared service organizations within the company
•    Preparation of balance sheet and P&L analysis and reconciliations
•    Preparation of audit schedules as required
•    Follow and enforce parent company accounting policies and procedures.
•    Finding efficiencies and assisting to implement new procedures and controls.

Qualifications

Experience Guidelines:
•    2-4 years of related experience
•    Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
•    Experience with large, complex international companies preferred
•    Team player and is able to adapt/adhere to changing priorities
•    Proven work ethic  
•    Excellent problem solving skills
•    Flexible to work after hours to meet reporting deadlines
•    Knowledge of account reconciliation procedures.
•    Strong knowledge of US GAAP
•    Understanding of IFRS accounting principles a plus
•    Intermediate to advanced experience with Excel
•    Working knowledge of Oracle, SAP and Hyperion Financial Management reporting systems a plus

Additional Information

Pay Range: $58,000 - $86,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200.

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.