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Conagra Brands

Financial Analyst - Accounting

Conagra Brands, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Reporting to the Sr Financial Analyst, as the Financial Analyst you will perform analyses and reporting for assigned financial area. Assist in other financial research projects and analysis of business operations. Utilize sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), creating/uploading journal entries, distributing routine financial reports, maintaining monthly accounting schedules. Minimum 3 years related experience.

Position Responsibilities

Provide support for internal and external financial statement in compliance with GAAP and/or other regulatory requirements

Participate in period-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues

Create monthly accounting schedules as support for the balance sheet account reconciliations and financial audits, including timely resolution of reconciliation items

Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations

Perform general accounting activities in the SAP general ledger, which includes preparing and uploading journal entries and use of the Comprehensive Accounting Excellence (CAE) tool

Distribute routinely generated and create ad-hoc financial accounting reports

Participate, and sometimes lead, special projects involving general accounting, such as mergers/acquisitions, policy updates, creation of new processes, partner requests and system conversions

Provide guidance and communicate with remote team members in a 3rd party outsourcing relationship

Communicate information helping both internal and external customers

Exercise judgment in financial, operations, or transactional analysis to identify and help resolve issues

Help evaluate effectiveness of processes, procedures, and control environment and develop improvements

Document processes (e.g., desk procedures) and recommend process improvements

Alert management of situations that may materially affect our overall financial condition

Perform accounting related tasks for assigned area (examples include inventory, transportation, payroll)

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

CPA, CMA certification and/or advanced degree

3+ years of professional experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, etc.

Research and reconcile multiple accounts

Proficient PC and MS skills

Experience with SAP

Experience with database

Compensation Pay Range: $63,000-$93,000

Our Benefits

Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We’re in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye® , Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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