Accounting Coordinator

Pioneer Data Systems, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Data Systems, Inc is seeking an Accounting & Reporting Analyst in Chicago, IL. The position is responsible for managing daily accounting processes, including reconciling production and shipments, and developing cost standards.

The ideal candidate needs a degree and must be comfortable working with SAP. This role focuses on accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with accounting controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and period-end accounting process for co-packers.
• Reconcile production, usage, receipts, and shipments.
• Develop bill of material standards and overhead costs.

Education

Degree

Job description

Job Title: Accounting & Reporting Analyst

Duration: 05+ months

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description

• All responsibilities require work within SAP and direct contact with third‑party co‑packers and re‑packers.
• Position manages the daily and period‑end accounting process for Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, and PCNA 3rd party Co‑packers, Re‑packers, and Distribution Centers.
• Responsible for reconciling production, usage, receipts, and shipments.
• Period inventory reconciliations and annual physical inventory observation.
• Assist in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Period Business Reviews, as needed.
• Work closely with Contract Manufacturing Managers on results and issues pertaining to co‑packers as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting co‑pack related business and system‑related issues as they arise.
• Completes period‑end financial close activities and provides key variance analysis and explanations to Control management to share with Contract Manufacturing Managers.
• Assist in developing forecasts for manufacturing variances during period budget updates.
• Develop bill of material standards, product costing, and overhead costs for annual operating plan and explain year over year changes.
• Delivers on periodic SOX and Accounting controls requests as needed.
• Completion of Accounting Self‑Assessment Guides.
• Additional duties may include invoice processing, pallet reconciliations, and special projects as business need dictates.

Qualifications

Need a Degree

Additional Information

Need only on W2 no C2C