Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Overview

This individual will play a key role in the management of the Agency’s Financial Reporting and Controls department. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the coordination of monthly intercompany activity, month end general ledger close as well as the monthly financial reporting to Publicis. The Senior Analyst provides assurance that the general ledger is in compliance with GAAP and the Publicis Corporate Policies (JANUS).

This individual will also assist in the annual and interim external financial statement audits.

Senior Analyst works independently and self‑analyzes their data and reports. The Senior Analyst works to identify issues, develops POVs, and offers ideas to their manager that can drive results to meet and/or exceed targets and create efficiencies. This position interacts with and builds relationships with agency staff at all levels.

General Ledger

• Assist in review of all balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared Re:
  
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• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies
• Prepare various monthly journal entries in conformance to Publicis Company Policy (JANUS) and GAAP
• Review financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy
• Assist 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
• Assist in preparation of Corporate Accounting processes in compliance with all identified Internal Control (FMC) requirements
• Assist manager with any new system implementations related to Financial Reporting

Audits

• Assist with external PwC audits for Year‑End, hard closes and revenue testing
• Assist with Publicis Internal audits
• Assist with Financial Monitor Control, Test of Control and Walk‑Through audits
• Assist with earn‑out audits

Other

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist the Director of Financial Reporting and Controls on drafting common and efficient processes across PCNA
• Perform other special projects as necessary

Education/ Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• 3 to 4 years relevant work experience with preference for service industry background
• Strong Microsoft applications specifically Excel and Word

Knowledge /Skills

• 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

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the Final date to receive applications for this job posting will be 7/3/2026.