Accounting Analyst (Staff Accountant)

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Though deeply analytical, we’re more than just the numbers people. Your career in Finance may begin in capital budgeting, internal audit or any one of our 23 factory locations but our teams are closely intertwined making room for career growth across the department(s) we support. When the nature of working in finance is demanding, you’ll appreciate Nestlé Purina’s commitment to flexibility and finding a work-life balance that meets our associates’ unique needs. Given the challenge, what would you add to the mix?

As an Accounting Analyst, you will use critical thinking skills to support the daily accounting activities for Nestlé Purina. This is not your traditional, transactional accounting role, you will be part of an extraordinary team of professionals who are the primary support hub for all finance groups across our organization. You will work cross-functionally across all levels of the organization to ensure our financial data is entered and flowing through our systems accurately and to facilitate precise and timely business decisions.

Perform accounting activities including but not limited to journal entries, banking activities, data health checks on financial postings, and account reconciliations
Perform period end close requirements to ensure monthly financials are accurately stated
Perform Master Data set up including data input, assigning material characteristics, verifying master data accuracy, and maintaining process documentation
Support reporting and analytics for commissions, bad goods, obsolete materials, and cash flow
Perform external audit analytics and provide support for financial reporting

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
1+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance, or 1+ years of internship experience in Accounting/Finance
SAP experience is preferred
Proficiency with Excel using vlookups and pivot tables is preferred

Requisition ID

161172

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Though deeply analytical, we’re more than just the numbers people. Your career in Finance may begin in capital budgeting, internal audit or any one of our 23 factory locations but our teams are closely intertwined making room for career growth across the department(s) we support. When the nature of working in finance is demanding, you’ll appreciate Nestlé Purina’s commitment to flexibility and finding a work-life balance that meets our associates’ unique needs. Given the challenge, what would you add to the mix?

As an Accounting Analyst, you will use critical thinking skills to support the daily accounting activities for Nestlé Purina. This is not your traditional, transactional accounting role, you will be part of an extraordinary team of professionals who are the primary support hub for all finance groups across our organization. You will work cross-functionally across all levels of the organization to ensure our financial data is entered and flowing through our systems accurately and to facilitate precise and timely business decisions.

Perform accounting activities including but not limited to journal entries, banking activities, data health checks on financial postings, and account reconciliations
Perform period end close requirements to ensure monthly financials are accurately stated
Perform Master Data set up including data input, assigning material characteristics, verifying master data accuracy, and maintaining process documentation
Support reporting and analytics for commissions, bad goods, obsolete materials, and cash flow
Perform external audit analytics and provide support for financial reporting

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
1+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance, or 1+ years of internship experience in Accounting/Finance
SAP experience is preferred
Proficiency with Excel using vlookups and pivot tables is preferred

Requisition ID

161172

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

St. Louis, MO, US, 63164