Operational Accounting Assoc Analyst

PepsiCo • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $66,900 - $111,950

About The Position

The Operational Accounting Associate Analyst executes and ensures compliance with Foodservice contractual commitments for an assigned portfolio of National Accounts. The role includes full financial tracking, reporting, and accounting for contractual funding components. It supports PepsiCo’s Control Shared Services (CSS) finance organization, which focuses on financial services expertise, process optimization, data and analytics, and collaboration with business partners.

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 stay organized and responsive, meet SLAs and tight deadlines, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and flexibility in 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.
• 2–3 years of hands-on Microsoft Office experience, with advanced Excel proficiency such as complex formulas, data modeling, pivot tables, and automation techniques.
• 2–3 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.
• Serve as primary support for National Account Sales Directors on funding requirements and strategic initiatives.
• Guide Sales and internal teams on reporting expectations, funding processes, and issue resolution.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident, group legal, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

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