Financial Analyst, Accounting Software

CONAGRA•Omaha, NE

5h•$64,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will support the Finance organization through administration and reporting within the Cadency system, enabling accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations, fiscal close processes, and journal entry workflows. You will leverage your knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, while partnering with Finance and Information Technology teams to sustain and enhance system functionality, automation, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
2+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or financial accounting
Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools; enterprise resource planning system experience preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
Interest in process improvement, automation, and system enhancements

Responsibilities

Administer Cadency, including loading subledger balances, foreign currency rates, and new tasks, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of system data
Maintain reconciliation structures, including assigning accounts and verifying reconciliation identifiers for new accounts
Manage user access and security in accordance with control requirements and approved change requests
Support audits, including journal entry, internal, external, and quality assurance audits, along with data integrity validations against enterprise resource planning system balances
Monitor and track period-end close activities to ensure timely completion of reconciliation and close tasks and uphold key internal controls
Prepare and distribute reports from Cadency and enterprise resource planning systems to support Finance stakeholders
Create and maintain accounting schedules to support balance sheet reconciliations and financial audits
Serve as a resource to end users by troubleshooting reconciliation issues and providing system guidance and training
Partner with Information Technology on Cadency-related projects, including system enhancements, testing, and implementations
Identify and resolve accounting and operational issues through analysis and cross-functional collaboration
Evaluate processes and controls to recommend improvements and drive efficiency, including automation and artificial intelligence initiatives
Support general accounting activities and special projects such as system conversions, accounting updates, and business partner requests
Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Finance, providing clear updates on issues, risks, and progress