Associate Accountant

TreeHouse Foods • De Pere, WI

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Accountant supports the month-end accounting process for the Accounting & Finance organization at TreeHouse Foods. In this role, you will help ensure the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close and preparation of financial statements. You will also provide analytical support to business teams through account analysis, financial reporting, audits, and the maintenance of accounting systems and processes. This position offers exposure to multiple areas of finance, including SG&A, plant accounting, and internal and external reporting.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least two years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in record-to-report, audit, or financial reporting
• A strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• A CPA designation is preferred.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, BlackLine, or similar accounting tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, analyzing account activity, investigating variances, and supporting other month-end close activities.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly internal financial packages and external reporting requirements.
• Supporting projects focused on improving reporting, increasing efficiency, and strengthening overall finance processes.
• Assisting with the administration of the account reconciliation tool and other month-end processes to support internal control compliance.
• Participating in ongoing internal control reviews and helping maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to use artificial intelligence tools to improve process efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Supporting internal and external audits by preparing documentation, gathering sample data, responding to questions, and resolving assigned audit items.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses
• An inclusive working environment
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level