Accounting Manager
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
WPP
Job Description
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
Why we're hiring:
We’re hiring for a Record-to-Report (RTR) Manager in our U.S. Shared Service Center based in Dallas, Texas. This individual will be reviewing Manual Journal Entries and Reconciliations for areas such as Fixed Assets, Inter-company, Tax and Treasury. This person will work with Business Units to prepare period end Reporting in an accurate and timely manner. Participates in internal and external Audits as needed. Monitors GL Staff and Senior Accountants’ quality of processing and providing approvals and guidance as needed. Strong focus on delivering high quality processing, strong and clear communicator, individual who is self-motivated as well as team oriented, driven to achieve individual and team targets as set by the Director, Accounting and Reporting.
What you'll be doing:
General:
- Manage General Ledger transactions for Non-Media Business Units as set out by the Director, Accounting and Reporting
- Oversee the Knowledge Transfer process for business units going live with the service of the SSC
- Utilize ERP (e.g. Workday) software to manage processing of General Ledger entries
- Review Manual Journal Entries including reviewing evidence provided and ensuring accurate and timely posting of required entries
- Review Fixed Assets transactions ensuring acquisitions, disposals and depreciation are recorded accurately
- Ensure Inter-company reporting is accurate and balanced
- Review Tax entries correctly and deliver Tax reporting
- Review Treasury entries correctly and ensure bank reconciliations are completed
- Monitor volumes and highlight any backlogs proactively to the Director, Accounting and Reporting
- Ensure all General Ledger queries are resolved promptly
- Review period end Reporting in an accurate and timely manner
- Lead the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation process
- Review work prepared by General Ledger Staff and Senior Accountants (i.e. Manual Journal Entries and evidence for Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Bank Reconciliations) for quality of processing and providing approvals and guidance as needed
- Provide holiday and sick cover for colleagues as needed
- Establish strong relationships with Business Unit Finance teams
- Assist Director, Accounting and Reporting in monitoring the end-to-end quality of accounting and reporting activities, including activities performed in India
- Assist Director, Accounting and Reporting in identifying and implementing process improvements
<
