Senior Accountant, Core Accounting
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Senior Accountant, Core Accounting
80,100–100,100 / Year
Location
Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters • Chicago, IL
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
## Job Description
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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](https://www.instagram.com/hereatkraftheinz/?img_index=1) and TikTok channels!
Senior Accountant, Core Accounting at a glance….
This role reports to the Manager of Core Accounting and will support general accounting and internal controls for the North American (NA) zone. Specifically, the Sr Accountant will provide accounting support across key Core Accounting areas, including support for a small acquisition to ensure US GAAP and policy compliance, global contract accruals and prepaids, property tax, and other North America projects. The role plays a key part in ensuring US GAAP and policy compliance, helping to develop controls and processes, and assisting with analytical review and reporting as needed. This role offers a meaningful and exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to a broad range of projects across Kraft Heinz, with visibility to management and exposure to different areas of the business, including work related to both US & Canada business. The Sr Accountant must have a strong partnership with various other Finance and Accounting groups, Global Business Services (GBS), IT, Treasury, and Tax. We are looking for someone who brings a strong attention to detail, own’s and challenge’s current processes and drives change by developing processes that support business growth, strategy shifts, cross team collaboration and continuous improvement.
What’s on the menu?
- Perform accounting and reporting tasks to support the month-end close which include entering transactions, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accruals within Blackline, and assisting with analytical reviews of consolidated results
- Prepare and review accruals and prepaids while partnering with business stakeholders. Involves coordinating with Finance and IT to ensure accurate & complete reporting, as well as implementing processes that support a changing business environment.
- Support accounting activities for acquisition. Role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy and compliance of acquisition’s financials with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies.
- Drive process improvements through automation and developing procedures for addressing issues
- Maintain processes and procedures to ensure accounting, reporting and controls are in compliance with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies
- Support financial audits including internal, external, and SOX
- Support accounting and analysis related to property tax in partnership with tax.
- Contribute and lead other North America projects as required.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as required to support Core Accounting.
Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in corporate and/or public accounting.
- Experience with SAP, Blackline, and BI Dashboards a plus.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
- Ability to effectively lead, manage, and prioritize multiple projects while operating in a fast-paced, complex, global organization.
- Strong sense of ownership over space, proactive mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and conflict management skills.
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:
$80,100.00 - $100,100.00
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.
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.
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, for example:
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Emotional – Employee Family Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- Financial -Savings/Pension, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perks
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center, Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters
## 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform accounting and reporting tasks to support month-end close, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and review accruals and prepaids while partnering with business stakeholders.
- Support accounting activities for acquisitions to ensure US GAAP and policy compliance.
- Drive process improvements through automation and developing procedures.
- Maintain processes to ensure accounting, reporting, and controls comply with US GAAP and company policies.
- Support financial audits including internal, external, and SOX.
- Support accounting and analysis related to property tax.
- Contribute to and lead other North America projects as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Skills Required
US GAAPSEC rules and regulationsJournal entriesBalance sheet reconciliationsAccrualsPrepaidsProperty taxFinancial auditsSOX complianceAttention to detailOwnershipProactive mindsetInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationConflict managementLeadershipProject managementPrioritizationSAPBI Dashboards
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 7% 401(k) matching
- Business Resource Groups
- Discretionary bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Programs
- Savings/Pension
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Discounted Perks
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