In the role of Senior Associate, Close Books Accounting , you will be a key part of the Kellogg Company’s success! As part of the great Kellogg community at our Global Business Services (GBS) location, you will be part of our success by playing a key role in monitoring and achieving short and long term financial goals. You’ll be accountable in providing information, your insight and counsel on profit drivers. You’ll provide value-added monthly financial closing for the Corporate Reporting function and perform quality and ad-hoc financial consolidation, and reporting financial analysis. We are looking for you to have a mindset of innovation and improvement, as you constantly challenge current processes and drive business value. We play to win! And with your can do it mindset, team player work ethic, and success driven nature, we're positive you'll fit right in.
At Kellogg, you will have the opportunity to be involved in much more than your day-to-day responsibilities. Our culture is full of fun, flexibility, and teams that are playing to win! Get involved with Diversity & Inclusion groups, enjoy fitness facilities, and onsite cafeteria. Work collaboratively with your team in our open-concept office environment. You'll also have free access to an exercise room! Plan on getting recognized and rewarded for your hard work. With multiple work streams and teams to collaborate with and learn about, your opportunity for growth is endless!
HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Finance Guru : Bring your expertise as you will be accountable for managing the closing process related to deferred compensation, stock compensation, legal, debt and other corporate related matters by working closely with other corporate functions. You’ll book monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations. Keep your eye on the prize, as you meet critical reporting deadlines, including month-end closing, government reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements. Bring your passion for excellence, as you’ll perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting. Hope you have an appetite for more! As you’ll be accountable for achieving and sustaining best practices in effectiveness, quality service, and efficiency with a strong internal control framework.
Continuous Improvement: Bring your intellectual curiosity, as you’ll be relied upon for your mindset of continuous improvement aimed at constantly challenging the norm and being innovative to standardize processes and develop better ones. We drive for results and strive for simplicity!
Partnerships: You will be driving our future with confidence by closely partnering with teams across the globe to consolidate data during quarter- and year-end. We believe in the power of collaboration!
YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and relevant accounting work experience
Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and accounting principles and procedures
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP financial planning systems e.g. SAP
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Strong time management with the ability to work in conditions where there are multiple deadlines and changing priorities, specific time constraints, and extended work hours
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Bonus Points:
Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field
CPA designation
Strong understanding of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP
Experience with SAP Financials General Ledger and BPC
WHAT’S NEXT
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THE FINER PRINT
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this Link at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf for English or this Link at http://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf for Spanish.
GROW With Us.
Kellogg Recruitment
Title: Senior Associate, Close Books Accounting
Location: USA-MI-Battle Creek - Corporate Headquarters
Other Locations: USA-MI-Grand Rapids
Requisition ID: FIN002851
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Professional
Closing Date: Sep 2, 2018, 10:59:00 PM
Relocation Assistance: No
