Company Description

Dentsu is the network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.

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Job Description

The Associate, Digital Reconciliation manages the throughput of digital invoices from receipt through clearance for payment. Your responsibilities include validation of vendor delivery by monthly proof of performance reports, requesting revised invoices from vendors and cross team communication. You will report to a Senior Associate or manager. This role can be remote as long as you are willing to work EST hours.

The successful Associate, Digital Reconciliation works well in a team-based environment, shows initiative, and acts as a liaison between media teams, Accounts Payable, and vendors. This position is necessary to the daily running within the Financial Operations department and designated account(s).

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Digital Operations Management:

• Manage the end-to-end reconciliation process of digital media campaigns
• Work with the internal Media team, Business & Financial Operations, Accounts Payable and external media partners to secure receipt and processing of invoices
• Identify and request revised invoices from media suppliers where discrepancies exist (together with media teams)
• Manage vendor invoices in IPS platform
• Review of media partner open payable/statement of account documents
• Provide detailed 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

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Collaborate with and support Sr. Associate within our team
• Support Media and Business Operations teams in digital discrepancy resolution
• Work with internal finance teams providing status of open items
• Engage with all work-related contacts through personal and written communications
• Attend and organize all status meetings

Market Research & Leadership:

• Demonstrate ability to apply insights and trainings over time
• Take clear ownership of assigned tasks
• Demonstrates active listening skills and ability to apply learning over time
• Recognize recurrent or potential issues and know when to escalate and propose solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 0-2 years industry experience
• 1+ years of experience in analytics, math and Microsoft Office products
• Interest in and familiarity with accounting and bill/pay procedures

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $39,000 - $62,963. 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

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com. 

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

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.

We are on a mission to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. As a modern marketing solutions company, businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data, and technology. We place equal priority on being a force for good, as well as a force for growth by creating campaigns that start purposeful conversations and create progressive change.