Accounting Clerk, SC&E

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Minneapolis office of IPG Specialized Communications & Experiential Solutions (SC&E) has an opening on the Shared Services team for an Accounting Clerk. This position is responsible for finance-focused clerical duties including account reconciliations, invoice analysis, fee breakouts, and daily tasks including PO creation and managing shared email inboxes.  This employee will also provide administrative support to general office staff and special projects as needed. 

IPG SC&E is a global entity encompassing several industry-leading marketing and communications agencies, including Weber Shandwick, Golin, Octagon, Momentum and Jack Morton Worldwide. IPG SC&E employs over 5,000 people throughout the world and is an operating unit of The Interpublic Group of Companies, which is among the world's largest advertising and marketing services organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performing account reconciliations for our corporate credit card program
• Managing invoicing for third party vendors
• Submitting and managing corporate card applications
• Creating and maintaining electronic purchase orders
• Running reporting out of SAP, the financial accounting system
• Analyzing credit card account issues
• Backing up the Senior Business Analysts
• Cross-training with the Senior Business Analysts and other Accounting Administrators

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Detail-oriented, well-organized with strong communication skills
• Ability to plan ahead, multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office products required
• SAP experience is a plus

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 provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, disability, genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.