Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Kraft Heinz•Chicago, IL

13d•$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 at a Glance…. This Senior Accountant will play a critical role in providing technical accounting support for the Company. This role liaises across multiple functions and coordinates the flow of information between multiple levels of management. This position will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and other functions to ensure contracts are accurately planned, approved and reported. This position will perform accounting research in order to provide management with timely information for decision-making. The position will also focus on continuous improvement to align business processes with accounting requirements in a constantly changing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting required, CPA or CMA preferred
Minimum of 2+ years of experience including public accounting with emphasis in SEC engagements (Big 4 public accounting firm preferred)
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
Experience auditing or reviewing processes including contracts is desired
Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, complex global organization
Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills
Excellent analytical, teamwork, client service and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Prepare technical accounting documentation for procurement, manufacturing, licensing, sales, and other relevant contracts as required to support the retained business as well as divestiture initiatives at Kraft Heinz
Partner cross-functionally to understand the financial impacts of the Company’s contracts, provide structuring advice and propose feasible alternatives early in the process
Facilitate the approval of contracts through multiple levels of management in multiple functions, using the Company’s global contract management system
Report the accounting conclusions reached to other members within the Controllership, to ensure the related transactions are recorded and disclosed accurately
Prepare documentation, journal entries, and reconciliations for proper recognition of contractual penalty accruals and other procurement-related transactions in accordance with US GAAP and internal financial policies
Support the effective design and operation of SOX controls related to the contract review and approval process
Research ad hoc technical accounting matters and develop draft accounting memos supporting accounting position