Sr. Accountant Full Time

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

In Accounting & External Reporting (“AER”) we are a team of experts dedicated to ensuring absolute integrity and accuracy of our financial data and reporting, delivering results with speed and data that enables insights for Enterprise Value Creation.

The Senior Accountant, Accounting & External Reporting, NA will support the North America Region accounting processes, including advertising and consumer promotions and manufacturing/inventory while providing support to other areas including the direct-to-consumer business, ad-hoc projects, and supporting other month-end close processes. You will also coordinate with our shared services partners. The ideal candidate has a strong finance/accounting background, an analytical mindset, is detail-oriented, can perform technical accounting research, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role includes identifying opportunities for process improvements in the assigned areas as well as ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual activities are completed accurately and timely.

A strong understanding of financial systems is required. Experience in SAP, NetSuite, HFM, and Blackline is preferred.

How You Will Contribute:

• Support accounting activities for the North America region including the month-end closing process by providing analysis and resolution of issues as they arise.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual activities are completed accurately and timely.
• Support accounting functions related to advertising and consumer promotions, manufacturing/inventory, and our direct-to-consumer business.
• Assist in account variance analysis and commentary to explain trends and business drivers while providing adequate support.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations with the goal of identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support the validation of data processed between our marketing platform (Aprimo) and accounting system (SAP).
• Provide guidance and point of escalation for activities completed by our shared service partners.
• Interpret and apply the accounting standard requirements related to advertising and consumer promotions and inventory and manufacturing, as well as supporting associated controls and processes.
• Liaison with and provide support to Supply Chain, Marketing and other functions to complete month-end requirements.
• Establish cross-functional relationships, address inquiries from other departments, and act as a trusted business partner.
• Support compliance with our internal control framework and improve current accounting processes and controls.
• Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement and identify ways of working in your areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to a high-performing AER team and invest in personal development.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance; understand and apply Mondelez finance policies.
• Identify and lead projects to drive accounting process improvements and enhance process documentation.
• Support Internal/External Audit and Internal controls team with ad-hoc accounting information and SOX controls documentation.
• Support other ad hoc tasks/projects as assigned.

What you will bring:

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting including an understanding of U.S. GAAP, close processes, and financial reporting systems.
• DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE in completing complex account analysis and issue resolution.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the accounting and external reporting scope.
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven cross-functional partnering and communication skills across a large global company.
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies, and external regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Business Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CPA Track (preferred but not required)
• 3 or more years of accounting/finance experience with significant experience in accounting
• Internal / External Audit experience is preferred.
• A strong understanding of financial systems is required with experience in SAP, NetSuite and HFM, a plus.
• Strong experience in account analysis and reconciliations with background in Blackline a plus.
• Strong team player who manages collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and documentation.
• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Strong Excel skills, and ability to handle/analyze large amounts of complex data.
• Technical skills, problem solving, and a challenging/assertive approach.
• Ability to work with details and to understand business implications.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Accounting & External Reporting

Finance