Job description
General information
All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function: 03 - Finance
Date Published: 16-May-2023
Ref #: R-70102
Description & Requirements
Our Accounting team is looking for a Senior Accountant in the US Controller’s Group to assist with the monthly financial statement close process and preparation of consolidated financial statements for all of the US business units. As a Senior Accountant- you will prepare monthly reports and interface with Business Unit personnel in order to review and understand local operations- metrics- and consolidated results. You will also help ensure the appropriate execution of internal controls and policy/procedures governing operational and transactional accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Perform accounting and reporting tasks to support the month end close which includes: entering transactions- preparing journal entries- reconciling balance sheet accruals and assisting with analytical reviews of consolidated results
- Partner with Business Units to ensure all activity has been accurately recorded in the general ledger
- Support all financial related audits including compliance- client- internal and external audits and SOX
- Maintains processes and procedures to ensure accounting- reporting and controls are in compliance with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies
- Development of new processes as needed by the business to support growth- strategy shifts- and/or “continuous improvement initiatives”
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CMA preferred
- Minimum 2-4 years of general accounting experience in a complex environment
- Public accounting experience with a Big 4 or large regional firm a plus
- SAP experience a plus
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Ability to produce high quality work in ambiguous environments- analytically interpret financial information and improve business processes
- Highly conscientious and proactively seeks to add value
- Optimistic attitude and creative problem solver
- Advanced abilities in Excel and PowerPoint
- Technology savvy with demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HRCompliance@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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