Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

The Kraft Heinz Company • Chicago, IL

2d

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, Technical Accounting at a Glance…. The Kraft Heinz Technical Accounting team operates similar to a consulting group, which advises and supports various groups at Kraft Heinz on complex accounting matters. The Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting position is critical in supporting the Company’s GAAP compliance by analyzing and implementing accounting guidance, developing and maintaining global accounting policies, and determining proper accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions. 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, complex transactions, training initiatives, ASU adoptions, etc.) providing exposure to many stakeholders of the Company and individuals within the finance organization. This is a high-visibility role, operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring the ability to adapt quickly and provide timely information to management for analysis and decision-making related to varying complex transactions. This is an exciting role in an elite accounting team that provides unique insights to deliver on the strategic vision of the organization. The ideal candidate for this role must be team-focused, highly analytical and detail oriented, as well as proactive in dealing with multiple functions within the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Required, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 public accounting firm preferred) with an emphasis in SEC engagements and experience in performing technical accounting research
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Strong work-ethic with drive to learn
• Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven analytical and teamwork skills
• Ability to work efficiently and achieve results, while maintaining high quality
• Experience with SAP and Blackline a plus

Responsibilities

• Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with Company policy and US GAAP in various areas including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, rebates & incentives, contract accounting, leases, investments, consolidation, vendor financing, and goodwill/intangible assets
• Maintain company accounting policies, and partner with subject matter experts to periodically review and update policies as needed
• Partner with various teams within accounting, finance, and other functions to understand the nature of complex transactions and outline the resulting accounting outcome
• Prepare accounting position papers summarizing our position with respect to complex transactions
• Review contracts to identify and resolve potential accounting implications
• Support all internal, external and SOX related audits
• Support the External Reporting Team by providing assistance with SEC filings, where necessary
• Monitor US GAAP and SEC developments and evaluate the impacts of new accounting and reporting rules
• Assist with projects relating to M&A accounting and reporting, as required
• Partner with internal and external resources to help develop training content for the global finance & accounting organizations

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• 7% 401(k) matching
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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