Accounting Leadership Development Associate — Rotational Program

Nestlé S.A.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k with Company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Purina seeks an Accounting Management Development Associate to join a structured leadership program in Davenport, Iowa. This full-time role offers exposure across finance, controls, supply chain, QA, safety, engineering, production, R&D, IS, and operations performance, with hands-on experience in accounting systems, procedures, controls, and audits.

You will rotate through departments and gain end-to-end process insight, with relocation support as you progress to future management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027.
• Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S.
• The starting pay for this position is $72,000 per year. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.
• Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with the Plant Manager, Department Managers and Team Leaders on factory accounting and controls.
• Produce accurate and timely departmental training reports with flow diagrams for the plant.
• Train and develop a working knowledge of our inventory control systems, including input, internal controls report capabilities and analysis.
• Assist in reconciliation of inventories and participation in periodic inventories of raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform month-end closing functions and analysis reports.
• Conduct audits and compliance testing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related discipline

Job description

Nestlé Purina seeks an Accounting Management Development Associate to join a structured leadership program in Davenport, Iowa. This full-time role offers exposure across finance, controls, supply chain, QA, safety, engineering, production, R&D, IS, and operations performance, with hands-on experience in accounting systems, procedures, controls, and audits.

You will rotate through departments and gain end-to-end process insight, with relocation support as you progress to future management