Accountant

Pepsi MidAmerica; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Health Insurance Options

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Pepsi MidAmerica is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant in Marion, IL to support daily financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. This full-time role offers stability, growth potential, and cross-functional exposure within a well-established regional organization.

You will work closely with department leaders to maintain financial integrity, perform journal entries, and assist with budgeting and tax-related activities. A Bachelor’s in Accounting and strong GAAP knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Assist with month-end close process.
• Reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Research discrepancies and post adjusting entries.
• Assist departments with operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Analyze actual vs. budget variances.
• Maintain checkbook and cash controls.
• Meet regularly with department managers to provide financial insight and reporting support.
• Assist with income tax return preparation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Accountant

Full Time Marion, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5674

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Pay:$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Accountant

Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Career Growth Opportunity

Grow Your Accounting Career with a Stable, Expanding Company

Pepsi MidAmerica is growing, and we are seeking a motivated, detail-orientedAccountant to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants long-term stability, cross-functional exposure, and advancement potential within a well-established regional organization.

If you have a strong foundation infinancial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.

Position Overview

The Accountant plays a key role in supporting dailyfinancial operations, partnering with department leaders, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reviewfinancial statements
• Preparemonthly journal entries
• Assist withmonth-end close process
• Reconcilegeneral ledger and sub-ledger accounts
• Research discrepancies and post adjusting entries
• Assist departments withoperating and capital expenditure budgets
• Analyzeactual vs. budget variances
• Maintain checkbook and cash controls
• Meet regularly with department managers to provide financial insight and reporting support
• Assist with:
• Income tax return preparation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Required)
• Strong knowledge ofGAAP principles
• Experience withgeneral ledger accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• AdvancedMicrosoft Excel skills preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Why Join Pepsi MidAmerica?

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment

Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person