Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting & Controls

Senior Staff Accountant

This position reports to the Manager of Accounting and plays a key role in supporting month end close, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring billing accuracy. The Senior Staff Accountant 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

Bachelor's 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 Diffrence" means we're 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.

Compensation Range: $60,800 - $84,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

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