R2R Senior Associate Accountant - US

Company Description

Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

Overview

**Objective:**Execute and analyze accounting tasks to prepare and report accurate financial statements for assigned agencies, in accordance with Publicis Groupe guidelines and applicable accounting standards (GAAP and/or IFRS). Ensure integrity, accuracy, and timely compliance of reported information, while proactively identifying issues, resolving discrepancies, and proposing process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Journal Entries & Accounting Operations

• Prepare, review, and validate journal entries to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

• Ensure journal entries comply with applicable accounting principles, GAAP and/or IFRS, and Publicis Groupe accounting guidelines.

• Review supporting documentation and account coding to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.

• Identify accounting discrepancies or unusual transactions and determine the appropriate corrective actions.

• Provide technical guidance to team members regarding journal entry preparation and accounting treatment.

• Recommend and implement improvements to journal entry processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements for highly complex entities in accordance with Group reporting requirements.

• Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting frameworks, including GAAP and/or IFRS.

• Perform detailed analysis of financial results, identifying significant variances, trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Review financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across reporting periods.

• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership based on financial analysis and identified risks.

• Drive the implementation of best practices and process improvements within financial reporting activities.

• Support the preparation of management reports and other financial information required by internal stakeholders.

• Account Reconciliations & Issue Resolution

• Prepare, analyze, and review complex account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and company guidelines.

• Investigate discrepancies between accounting records, supporting documentation, and related systems.

• Proactively monitor and follow up on outstanding reconciliation items to ensure timely resolution.

• Resolve accounting differences and ensure appropriate corrective actions are documented and implemented.

• Apply established escalation procedures when issues cannot be resolved within the required timeframe.

• Coordinate meetings with agencies and relevant stakeholders to address critical reconciliation issues.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify root causes and improve reconciliation procedures.

• Recommend and implement enhancements to increase reconciliation efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

• Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close

• Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities for assigned entities.

• Ensure all closing activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines and departmental performance standards.

• Perform mismatch analysis, FMC controls, variance analysis, and other key closing procedures.

• Monitor the progress of closing activities and proactively identify potential delays, risks, or errors.

• Review and validate key closing deliverables before submission.

• Provide expert guidance and support to team members throughout the close process.

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues that may impact the financial close.

• Identify opportunities to streamline closing activities and implement improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and quality.

• Stakeholder Support & Ad-Hoc Requests

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding accounting and financial reporting matters.

• Investigate and resolve ad-hoc accounting inquiries, special requests, and complex financial issues.

• Collaborate with related departments and cross-functional teams to gather information and determine appropriate solutions.

• Provide timely and accurate updates to leadership regarding critical inquiries, issues, and pending requests.

• Manage priorities independently while maintaining high standards of responsiveness, accuracy, and quality.

• Ensure stakeholder requests are addressed within agreed timelines and in accordance with applicable accounting requirements.

• Internal, External & FMC Audits

• Support internal, external, and FMC audits by preparing and delivering accurate and timely financial information and supporting documentation.

• Investigate and respond to auditor inquiries in accordance with accounting standards and organizational requirements.

• Act as a key point of contact during audit activities and coordinate responses with relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure audit requests are tracked, prioritized, and completed within established deadlines.

• Provide guidance to team members regarding audit requirements and appropriate supporting documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve audit readiness and strengthen documentation and supporting processes.

• Support the implementation of corrective actions resulting from audit findings.

• Risk Management & Corrective Actions

• Proactively identify accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and process risks that could impact financial close or audit activities.

• Anticipate potential process deviations and develop proactive solutions to minimize operational and financial impact.

• Communicate significant risks, issues, and deviations promptly to leadership.

• Investigate the root causes of recurring process issues and recommend sustainable solutions.

• Lead or participate in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor corrective actions to ensure long-term process stability and compliance.

• Promote a proactive risk-management approach across the team.

• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and close processes.

• Develop and implement optimization strategies aligned with departmental objectives and business requirements.

• Lead initiatives focused on increasing process efficiency, accuracy, quality, and compliance.

• Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual activities, and improve turnaround times.

• Promote best practices and standardized processes across the team.

• Measure the impact of implemented improvements and communicate results to relevant stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage a culture of operational excellence.

• Process Documentation & Training

• Develop, maintain, and regularly update process manuals, procedures, and supporting documentation.

• Ensure processes are properly documented to support standardization, knowledge transfer, and compliance with internal controls.

• Identify gaps or outdated information within existing documentation and implement necessary updates.

• Ensure team members consistently apply documented procedures and established best practices.

• Design and deliver high-quality training sessions covering accounting processes, procedures, controls, and best practices.

• Provide ongoing coaching and support to facilitate the adoption of new or improved processes.

• Promote knowledge sharing and ensure critical process knowledge is effectively transferred across the team.

• Transformation, Automation & Special Projects

• Actively participate in and, when appropriate, lead quality, transformation, efficiency, and process improvement projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation and process standardization.

• Support the implementation and adoption of new tools, technologies, and automated solutions.

• Evaluate the potential impact of new tools and process changes on efficiency, accuracy, and quality.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of transformation initiatives.

• Monitor project outcomes and identify additional opportunities for optimization.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with departmental and organizational objectives.

• Technical Leadership & Team Support

• Serve as a technical reference and subject-matter expert for the accounting team.

• Provide guidance and support in resolving complex accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and closing issues.

• Assist junior team members with technical questions and challenging accounting situations.

• Review work and provide constructive feedback to promote accuracy and adherence to established standards.

• Coach and support junior team members in developing their technical and analytical capabilities.

• Promote professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within the team.

• Encourage adherence to best practices, accounting principles, internal controls, and departmental standards.

• Act as a reliable escalation point for complex issues requiring specialized accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed related to Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Advanced English level (oral & written skills).
• At least 5 years of experience related to the accounting cycle, intercompany processes and month-end closing, preparation of financial reports, preparation and review of accounting entries.
• Excel knowledge.
• AI knowledge and Project Management experience is a plus.

Additional Information

Strong Accounting knowledge.

Good attitude.

Excel knowledge.