Operational Accounting Assoc Analyst

PepsiCo • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Operational Accounting Associate Analyst is responsible for executing and ensuring compliance with Foodservice contractual commitments for an assigned portfolio of National Accounts. The role includes full financial tracking, reporting, and accounting of contractual funding components.

The position works with National Account Sales Directors, Sales partners, and internal teams to manage funding requirements, support reporting and payment processing, resolve account-specific issues, and guide stakeholders on funding processes and expectations. It is part of PepsiCo’s Control Shared Services organization, which supports financial services and contributes to the company’s Finance agenda.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities, including the ability to assess materiality, evaluate risk exposure, and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and guide stakeholders at multiple leadership levels.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong numeracy and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to meet service-level agreements, manage tight deadlines, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and flexibility when managing competing priorities.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to balance multiple workstreams efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, including accruals and transactional workflows.
• Two to three years of hands-on Microsoft Office experience, with advanced Excel proficiency such as complex formulas, data modeling, pivot tables, and automation techniques.
• Two to three years of demonstrated analytical and problem-solving experience, including interpreting data, identifying trends, and developing actionable insights.
• Experience working in EPM.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual funding elements for National Account agreements.
• Ensure compliance with customer commitments, contractual obligations, and SOX-aligned accounting policies.
• Oversee year-end accruals, EPM processing, accounting controls, and new account setup activities.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of customer data across systems.
• Support internal teams and Sales partners with reporting, payment processing, and account-specific funding issues.
• Troubleshoot and promptly resolve customer and funding discrepancies.
• Provide primary support to National Account Sales Directors on funding requirements and strategic initiatives.
• Guide Sales and internal teams on reporting expectations, funding processes, and issue resolution.

What This Job Offers

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