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About the Role

This role reports to the Manager of Core Accounting and will support general accounting and internal controls for the North American (NA) zone. The Sr Accountant will provide accounting support across key Core Accounting areas, including support for a small acquisition to ensure US GAAP and policy compliance, global contract accruals and prepaids, property tax, and other North America projects. The role plays a key part in ensuring US GAAP and policy compliance, helping to develop controls and processes, and assisting with analytical review and reporting as needed. This role offers a meaningful and exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to a broad range of projects across Kraft Heinz, with visibility to management and exposure to different areas of the business, including work related to both US & Canada business. The Sr Accountant must have a strong partnership with various other Finance and Accounting groups, Global Business Services (GBS), IT, Treasury, and Tax. We are looking for someone who brings a strong attention to detail, owns and challenges current processes and drives change by developing processes that support business growth, strategy shifts, cross team collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and reporting tasks to support the month-end close which include entering transactions, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accruals within Blackline, and assisting with analytical reviews of consolidated results
• Prepare and review accruals and prepaids while partnering with business stakeholders
• Coordinate with Finance and IT to ensure accurate & complete reporting, as well as implementing processes that support a changing business environment
• Support accounting activities for acquisition
• Drive process improvements through automation and developing procedures for addressing issues
• Maintain processes and procedures to ensure accounting, reporting and controls are in compliance with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies
• Support financial audits including internal, external, and SOX
• Support accounting and analysis related to property tax in partnership with tax
• Contribute and lead other North America projects as required
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required to support Core Accounting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA a plus
• 3+ years of experience in corporate and/or public accounting
• Experience with SAP, Blackline, and BI Dashboards a plus
• 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
• Strong sense of ownership over space, proactive mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and conflict management skills

Skills

• US GAAP
• SEC rules and regulations
• SAP
• Blackline
• BI Dashboards
• Attention to detail
• Process improvement
• Automation
• Financial audits
• SOX
• Property tax
• Interpersonal communication
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Conflict management

Location

• Toronto, Canada
• Chicago, IL

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Salary/Compensations

• $80,100.00 - $100,100.00

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 7% 401(k) matching
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• High discretionary bonus
• Healthcare plans
• Protection plans
• Savings plans
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Recognition programs
• Training opportunities
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Programs
• Family Support Programs
• Savings/Pension
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Disability insurance
• Discounted Perks

About the Company

• Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
• With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch.
• We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry.
• A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
• Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity.
• We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
• We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
• We grow our people to grow our business.
• We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.
• Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions.
• All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
• Challenging the status quo takes talent.
• We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career.
• Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
• Everyone is welcome at our table.
• In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing.
• We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.
• We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
• Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

Equal Opportunity

• Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
• In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.