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R2R Junior Associate Accountant at Publicis · San José
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Job Description
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
Perform accounting tasks to support the preparation and reporting of accurate financial statements for assigned agencies, in accordance with Publicis Groupe guidelines. Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data by processing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end close activities. Identify and escalate discrepancies to maintain compliance and contribute to efficient accounting operations.
Responsibilities
- Journal Entry Preparation and Review: Prepare and review journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with accounting principles and Publicis Groupe guidelines. This includes validating supporting documentation, identifying inconsistencies or posting errors, making necessary corrections, and escalating unusual or complex issues to the appropriate level. The role also contributes to improving existing accounting processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
- Financial Statement Support: Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements for medium- to low-complexity entities by ensuring balances are accurate, properly supported, and compliant with Group reporting requirements. Responsibilities include analyzing financial information, identifying discrepancies or unusual variances, escalating concerns when necessary, and supporting continuous improvements in reporting procedures and data accuracy.
- Account Reconciliation and Analysis: Prepare and analyze account reconciliations to ensure account balances are accurate and aligned with accounting standards and Publicis Groupe policies. Follow up on outstanding or unreconciled items, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner or escalate them when appropriate. Coordinate and participate in agency meetings to discuss account status, provide updates, and support initiatives aimed at improving reconciliation and account analysis processes.
- Closing Activities Execution: Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities by completing assigned accounting tasks within established deadlines and quality standards. This includes performing mismatch analysis, FMC controls, variance analysis, and other critical close procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting. The role is expected to meet operational performance indicators established by the department and organization while maintaining compliance with internal controls.
- Stakeholder Support and Issue Resolution: Provide support to internal and external stakeholders by responding to accounting-related inquiries, researching issues, and resolving special requests in a timely and professional manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and related departments to gather information, communicate updates, and ensure effective issue resolution. Complex or sensitive matters should be escalated according to established procedures.
- Process Escalation and Risk Identification: Monitor daily activities and identify process deviations, operational risks, or control issues that may impact financial closings, reporting accuracy, or audit outcomes. Promptly escalate concerns to the Team Lead to support timely analysis, corrective actions, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Audit Support: Assist with internal, external, and FMC audits by preparing accurate documentation, reconciliations, schedules, and other requested information within required deadlines. Support the audit process by gathering evidence, suggesting responses to inquiries for Team Lead review, and escalating issues that may require additional attention or resolution.
- Process Documentation and Knowledge Management: Assist in creating, reviewing, and updating process manuals and standard operating procedures to support process standardization, compliance with internal controls, and effective knowledge transfer within the team. Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives that help improve team consistency, efficiency, and understanding of procedures.
- Training and Team Development Support: Support team training and development initiatives by assisting in the preparation and delivery of training materials, presentations, or process guidance when needed. Apply learned best practices in daily responsibilities, actively participate in knowledge-sharing activities, and contribute to strengthening technical knowledge and overall team performance.
Qualifications
- University studies related to Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, at least 70% progress.
- B1 English level (oral & written skills).
- 1 to 3 years of experience related to the accounting cycle, intercompany processes and month-end closing, preparation and review of accounting entries and reporting process (single entities).