Intercompany Accounting Analyst: Close & Billing

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

16 paid holidays throughout the year

Generous parental leave and new parent

Tuition reimbursement

Corporate gift matching program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate, Accounting to support the Americas Controllership team with intercompany lifecycle, month-end close, and audits. You’ll help ensure accurate intercompany transactions and strong controls across billing, reconciliation, and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, and strong Excel skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Reconciliation skills

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Publicis Sapient in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate, Accounting to support the Americas Controllership team with intercompany lifecycle, month-end close, and audits. You’ll help ensure accurate intercompany transactions and strong controls across billing, reconciliation, and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, and strong Excel skills.