Senior Accountant, Core Accounting - Chicago, IL or Toronto Canada

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels! This position can be based in either Toronto or Chicago, IL Senior Accountant, Core Accounting at a Glance…. The Senior Accountant reports to the Manager of Core Accounting and supports general accounting and internal controls for the North American zone. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for NA cash management – ensuring open cash receipts and payments are recorded appropriately and timely, coordinating and advising the GCC Cash team on open items, and performing monthly bank reconciliations. The role also provides support for prepaids, accruals and other miscellaneous balance-sheet items. This role will partner closely with Treasury, Controllership, Global Business Services (GBS), and Tax with a goal to challenge current processes, drive automation, and implement improvements that support growth & strategic shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• 3+ years’ experience in corporate and/or public accounting
• Proficient in SAP and Blackline (or similar ERP tool)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, and prioritize multiple projects, while operating in a fast-paced, complex, global organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and conflict management skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review banking activity throughout the month; prepare and distribute communications to stakeholders regarding open items
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and resolve any reconciling items in a timely manner
• Coordinate with GCC Cash team to investigate, advise and clear open receipts and payments
• Perform accounting and reporting tasks to support the month-end close: entering transactions, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accruals within Blackline, and assisting with analytical reviews of consolidated results
• Coordinate with Data Assurance, IT & Treasury for any GFIN issues or updates
• Overseer of all cash related accounting items for North America; key contact for anything cash-related including inquiries from Treasury, Plant Controllership, Operations, GCC, GBS
• Maintain and document accounting processes and internal controls in compliance with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies
• Support internal and external audits including performing internal controls, SOX testing, and respond to auditor inquiries
• Identify process gaps and lead process-improvement and automation initiatives
• Ad-hoc accounting projects and special assignments

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

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