Senior Accountant, Core Accounting

The Kraft Heinz Company

Senior Accountant at Kraft Heinz ensuring compliance and accuracy in accounting for North America. Handling month-end close tasks and contributing to acquisition accounting and process improvements.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeToronto • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,100 - $100,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting and reporting, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and compliance standards. Proven ability to lead projects, drive process improvements, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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US GAAP ComplianceBlackline ProficiencySAP ExperienceFinancial Audits SupportProject Management

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Hard Skills

AccountingJournal EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationAccruals PreparationFinancial AnalysisProcess AutomationReportingAnalytical ReviewsProperty Tax AccountingAd Hoc Financial Duties

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationConflict ManagementProactive MindsetOwnershipPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

BlacklineSAPBI Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA

Industry Keywords

Corporate AccountingPublic AccountingSOX ComplianceSEC Rules and RegulationsKraft Heinz Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future