Senior Accountant, Trade Accounting

Job Description Senior Accountant, Trade Accounting at a Glance….

Our Trade Accounting team is looking for a Senior Accountant in the North America Controller’s Group to assist in the $20B Revenue and $7B Trade Promotions Group. As a Senior Analyst, you will prepare weekly reporting for Business Unit Leadership and interface with Business Unit Finance and Sales Finance personnel to review and understand trade promotion events and strategies and oversee the North America portfolio of events including payment timing and accrual analysis.

You will also help ensure the appropriate execution of internal controls and policy/procedures governing operational and transactional accounting. But above all, we are looking for someone to challenge the status quo to make the space more efficient and more accurate.

• Assist with the accurate preparation of weekly reporting supporting Business Unit Leadership
• Preparation of monthly event analyses and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support all financial related audits including compliance-client-internal and external audits and SOX
• Assist with the development of new processes-systems and/or policies (from an accounting/controls perspective) as needed by the business to support growth-business change-and/or “continuous improvement” initiatives
• Involvement in various multi-disciplinary teams and/or projects to support the business- including operational planning-strategy and pricing

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting required, CPA preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of related experience required
• SEC and US GAAP knowledge
• Advanced abilities in Excel and Power Point
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in ambiguous environments, analytically interpret financial information and improve business processes
• Highly conscientious and proactively seeks to add value
• Optimistic attitude and creative problem solver
• Technology savvy with demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly

Our total rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

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.

• 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

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.

Chicago/Aon Center

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  for assistance.