The Sr. Associate, Digital Reconciliation main responsibility is to manage the throughput of digital invoices from receipt through clearance for payment. Responsibilities include validation of vendor delivery via monthly proof of performance reports, requesting revised invoices from vendors and cross team communication.  This position is essential to the day-to-day running within the Financial Operations department and designated account(s). This position requires an individual that works well in a team-based, fast paced, detail-oriented environment. The successful Sr. Associate is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to problem solve and act as a liaison between media teams, Accounts Payable, and vendors. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Digital Operations Management:

• Manage the end-to-end reconciliation process of digital media campaigns
• Work closely with the internal Media team, Business & Financial Operations, Accounts Payable and external media partners to secure timely receipt and processing of invoices
• Identifying and requesting revised invoices from media suppliers where discrepancies exist (in conjunction with media teams)
• Management of vendor invoices in IPS platform
• Review of media partner open payable/statement of account documents
• Provide consistent and clear reporting of account activity and campaign status
• Ensure adherence to audit compliance guidelines
• Meet client’s quarterly reconciliation timelines
• Resolve reporting and vendor invoicing discrepancies
• Provide guidance to Associates on team, ensuring proper protocol

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Closely collaborate with and support Manager within Digital Reconciliation team (and Finance Operations where applicable)
• Support Media and Business Operations teams in digital discrepancy resolution
• Work with internal finance teams providing status of open items
• Engages with all work-related contacts in a professional & respectful manner
• Possesses mature and professional business acumen in personal and written communications
• Attend, organize and lead all status meetings when appropriate

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Demonstrate active listening skills and ability to apply learning over time
• Recognize recurrent or potential issues and problems, and know when to escalate and propose solutions
• Take clear ownership of assigned tasks
• Participate in brainstorms that will improve processes and reporting
• Assist in implementing efficiencies that contribute to day-to-day workflow

Communication Skills:

• Express oneself clearly and concisely in written and oral communications
• Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially
• Demonstrate strong relationship building skills

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

•    1-2 years of hands-on digital reconciliation or finance operations experience
•    General comfort with accounting and bill/pay procedures
•    Familiarity with Prisma and DDS
•    Effective time management and strong problem-solving skills
•    Proficiency in MS Office suite; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
•    Experience on a high revenue business is a plus
•    Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a similar analytical track
 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,000 - $83,375. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com 

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Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.