IPAS Analyst

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible - one of our 'six forces' shaping the future of business.Industry: Not ApplicableDescription:
The IPAS Analyst position is part of the IFS Finance team that provides critical support to leadership to meet the financial targets and budget goals (approx $1 Billion) of the IFS organization. The primary responsibility of the IPAS Analyst is analyze monthly spend to ensure account accuracy, identify spend deviations, and make recommendations for possible savings. The job responsibilities of the individual analyst may include the following but will vary depending upon their specific customer assignment:Job Responsibilities: Support IFS Finance customer groups, as defined by individual job responsibilities. (Including USIT, L&E, HR, Finance , KM, Global, Real Estate, Partner Affairs, Marketing, OMP, FW Management, Occupancy, OGC, Partner Affairs and Practice Protection.) Establish and maintain a business working relationship with vendors, holding monthly billing review meetings on major accounts, speaking on behalf of PwC to either dispute or accept billing and or credit adjustments. Partner with AP, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Tax (other functional groups) developing, establishing, and monitoring operating practices between groups in support of our broad IFS customer base. Team with Client Relationship Manager, and Reporting Budgeting & Analysis team to deliver end to end IFS Finance support. Analyze the monthly spends in functional areas with internal customers to identify deviations from trend and or budget, notifying management when necessary. Provide variance explanations for assigned spends. Work with customers to develop new methods of reporting financial / non-financial data captured in the billing process to provide customers with detail/metrics enabling them to run their business more effectively. Provide monthly analysis of Asset Under Construction (AUC) accounts; identifying and preparing any/all required entries to properly recognize costs Analyze information for Capital Project closures, assuring that the documentation is accurate and complete for AUC projects in accordance with Audit requirements. Work with USIT, Workplace & the Fixed Asset groups to properly account for fixed asset dispositions for PwC location closings. Develop and publish monthly reports to customer groups as well as leadership. (including Telecom spend detail, Capital Projects, monthly Maintenance spend, etc) Analyze and reconcile liabilities booked through Enterprise Buyer Professional to evaluate validity and ensure accuracy of financials. Analyze monthly customer spends (as managed by IPAS group) to budget, preparing necessary journal entries to ensure financial reporting accuracy. Maintain the Cost Analysis & Reporting application, updating for budget changes, proper approvals, cost elements and cost allocation tables to assure expenses flow appropriately to financial statements. Serve as subject matter expert to assist in GL account analysis and reconciliations in support of IFS specific account activity. Assist with identifying areas for savings and recommending them to leadership. Review account activity to ensure accuracy of prepaid assets, maintaining the prepaid amortization schedule, and notifying customer of contract expirations / renewals to avoid potential lapses in support. Establish, maintain, and document the techniques and procedures used by IPAS in support of our customers. Identify source coding (root-cause) inaccuracies. Implement corrective action. Assure IPAS managed invoices are reviewed for appropriate coding and approval prior to payment Cross train in other IPAS functions, to serve as backup in other group positions Special projects as requested by management. Devote sufficient time to giving and receiving coaching with teammates REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred 1 - 3 years progressive experience in accounting strongly preferred.
Essential Requirements:
Knowledge of or experience in assets under construction accounting principles and AIA contract compliance Excellent oral and written communication skills Posses a comprehensive knowledge of the firm’s financial reporting systems (ex. GFS, BW, EBP) or ability to quickly learn. Ability to effectively communicate with partners and staff at all levels Ability to engage in problem solving and posses analytical skills Excellent customer service skills Understanding of (or ability to quickly learn) the firm’s organizational structure, financial systems and financial metrics Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines Ability to coordinate multiple tasks Ability to work independently and use judgment in support of customers, as well as work in a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)