Job Information
Publicis Groupe Senior Associate, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable in Atlanta, Georgia
Company Description
"APEX Exchange (APEX) is a distinct next-generation trading entity within Publicis Media that identifies and invests in emerging market trends to benefit Publicis clients.
APEX develops innovative offerings through direct partnerships and principal investments that allow clients of all size to benefit from custom solutions that best fit their business challenges in an increasingly complex media environment.
Clients opt into solutions outside the agency’s core services that offer tangible benefits including guaranteed outcomes, increased flexibility, and advantageous pricing."
Overview
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a Finance/AP/AR background (preferably in media), and the ability to handle the day-to-day tasks associated with the management of high-profile payments. They must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Media Accounts Payable
Work with internal stakeholders to identify AP transactions that are eligible for payment and send payment requests to treasury department
Liaise with media team to manage communications regarding vendor payments
Manage external media payments to vendor from inception to payment
Manage communication with high profile vendors on the status of payment
Liaise with agency stakeholders when necessary to track/close related receivables to process payable
Send updates to upper management, including C-level, of high-profile vendor payment status
Media Accounts Receivable
Work with stakeholders to ensure invoices are being processed in a timely manner at intercompany partners
Work with billing and media teams to resolve billing discrepancies raised by agency intercompany stakeholders
Follow up with stakeholders on intercompany payments to close out open items
Identify and escalate potential financial risks to management
Qualifications
1+ years of relevant business experience (preferably within a media agency or media vendor)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize projects
Good Excel skills, including pivots, concatenate/XLOOKUP, etc. is essential
Proficiency in Word and Outlook
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
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.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.