Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

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, Corporate Accounting at a Glance…. This Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting position will play a critical role in executing the accounting and reporting for financial instruments from recording journal entries to providing required disclosures for SEC filings in accordance with accounting guidance including ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging. This position will interact with Treasury, Tax, Business Units, Risk Management, Procurement Finance, and external auditors. This position will perform technical accounting and research of commodity and FX hedges in order to provide management with timely information for decision-making and analysis. The role will also assist in other significant projects, which vary based on the Company’s business transactions and priorities (e.g., new policies, training initiatives, benchmarking, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required
Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance/Accounting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects while operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities
Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
Ability to work efficiently and achieve high quality results
Excellent analytical, teamwork, customer service, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience and CPA preferred
Detail oriented and organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with SAP, Reval, EKA (Commodity Hedge Reporting Platform), or Hyperion Financial Management a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the accounting and financial reporting for the company’s financial instruments (commodity hedges, foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swap contracts, etc.)
Execute month end accounting entries for the global derivative portfolio
Collaborate cross functionally with Treasury, Risk Management, and Procurement Finance
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to provide visibility to our business partners
Maintain strong internal controls and related documentation
Prepare required quarterly SEC disclosures to support external reporting requirements
Assist with ad hoc requests and projects related to M&A activity as needed
Research technical accounting issues and develop positions to ensure compliance with accounting rules

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