Senior Accountant, Lease Accounting

Kraft Heinz•Chicago, IL

22d•$88,000 - $110,000

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! Senior Accountant, Lease Accounting at a Glance…. This position will play a critical role in the accounting and reporting of the Company’s lease obligations. . The person in this role will be responsible for managing the daily, monthly and quarterly accounting tasks associated with the above-mentioned areas, from recording journal entries to preparing disclosures for external reporting. This position will interact with Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Units, Procurement, external auditors and other external service providers. This position will perform technical accounting and SEC research in order to provide management with timely information for decision-making and analysis. The position will also assist in other significant projects, which vary based on the Company’s business transactions and priorities (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, new policies, new types of transactions, training initiatives, benchmarking, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting, audit or finance role.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects, while effectively operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
Ability to work efficiently and achieve results, while maintaining high quality
Excellent analytical, teamwork, customer service and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Previous lease accounting experience preferred
Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management a plus

Responsibilities

Accounting and reporting of lease activity, from ledger entry through the Company’s lease application used for journal entries and external reporting
Reviewing and assessing contracts for lease identification and associated accounting implications
Working directly with procurement and various business stakeholders to account and report leasing activity
Maintain and perform SOX controls aligned with the leasing process
Preparing required disclosures to support SEC filings
Planning and analysis
Researching technical accounting matters
Working with external auditors
Assisting in projects relating to M&A activity, accounting and reporting as they become necessary

Benefits

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
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.
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.
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