Accounting Associate Analyst

PepsiCo • Chicago, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.
Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.
A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.
This is a hybrid role located in either our Purchase, NY or Chicago, IL office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 1+ years relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA is a plus
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail oriented with ability to see bigger picture

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting for Pepsico Beverages fringe benefit costs, calculation of the fringe rate and management of the fringe forecast
• Responsible for allocation and communication of Fringe true ups to all BU's and P&L owners
• Work with systems team to set up annual fringe accrual cycles
• Management of rate letter and corresponding accruals
• Deferred compensation liabilities, transfers, and payouts
• Forecast SG&A fringe related cost centers and provide variance analysis to prior forecast and AOP
• Forecast balance sheet account balances for cash flow and provide explanations for variances to forecast
• Be the lead in managing the payroll relationship with Strada (third party payroll provider), act as liaison to resolve payroll processing or other transitional issues.
• Oversee Strada reconciliations and journal entries each period and highlight key reconciling items during periodic meetings with Strada
• Timely and accurate completion of Q schedules each period in HFM for external reporting
• Prepare account reconciliations and clear reconciling items timely
• Identify and lead productivity projects across all areas of responsibility

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees