Financial Accountant
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing accounting services to agencies supported by Shared Services. This includes inter-company, account reconciliations, journal entry postings and ad hoc requests on the Vantage general ledger system. Assist in other areas as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare variance analysis / commentaries
- Prepare and process journal entries for areas of responsibility
- Prepare account reconciliations and analysis ensuring balances are properly stated
- Resolve intercompany out of balances within given deadlines
- Prepare monthly and quarterly closing schedules required for consolidation reporting
- Prepare month-end and year-end reporting for agencies supported by Shared Services
- Assist internal and external personnel with questions relating to systems and processes maintained by Shared Services. (Vantage)
- Ensure audit compliance on all transactions and assist with audit requests
- Regular and reliable attendance required
- Ability to work onsite in an office environment with limited remote work alternatives, consistent with applicable law
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree or working toward a degree
- One year of related accounting experience preferred
- Ability to interface well with other internal departments and outside customers
- Excel spreadsheet skills required (advanced excel skills such as macros a plus)
- Good organizational skills and ability to work as a member of a team
- Clear and timely communication, both internally and externally
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in multi-task environment with limited supervision
BENEFITS OF JOINING IPG:
One of our primary goals is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Healthcare Options
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Flexible based Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Exclusive discounts on cell phones, gyms, and everyday purchases
IPG is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity, inclusion and equity at our company. We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.