Job Details
Broad Function:
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for all aspects of partnership accounting related to IPG's investments in over 100 external start-up enterprises. Responsibilities include monthly and quarterly book close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis including explanation of account fluctuations and quarterly preparation of corporate schedules supporting account activity and balances.
This position will also assist in providing trial balances and supporting documentation to assist the IPG tax department in preparation of annual Schedule K-1's for the partners. Other responsibilities involve preparing financial data in response to requests from external partners and internal stakeholders.
The Sr. Accountant will also assist in researching complex accounting concepts and proposing/preparing journal entries while ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
Essential Functions:
* Account analysis - review and analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
* Monthly & Quarterly bookclose/journal entry preparation/account reconciliation processes/variance analysis
* Ensuring the accuracy of the partnership financial statements and related capital accounts of all investing partners
* Preparation of compensation expense budgets and forecasts
* Preparation of trial balances and relevant documentation to support the preparation of annual Schedule K-1's
* Assess and maintain fair market value for portfolio companies
* Ensure compliance with all applicable SOX requirements
* Interact with external auditors during quarterly review of results and annual review of SOX controls documentation
Education & Experience Requirements:
* Minimum 3 - 5 years of work experience
* Accounting degree required; CPA preferred
* Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Good communications skills - both verbal and written
* Strong organizational skills
* Must be detail-oriented, hard-working and motivated
* Must work well in a team environment and be available to work overtime when required
* Manage multiple internal stakeholders
* Solid user of MS Excel required - knowledge of Hyperion/SAP, a plus
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to ...@interpublic.com. Please include job title in subject line of email.