Associate Accountant

treehouse; De Pere (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including vacation and 2

Tuition reimbursement

DevelopU training platform

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking an Associate Accountant to support the month-end close and financial statements within the Accounting & Finance organization. You will perform journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis to help deliver accurate reporting and facilitate audits.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with at least two years of experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least two years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly internal financial packages and external reporting.
• Support projects to improve reporting and increase efficiency.
• Assist with month-end processes and internal control documentation.
• Support audits with documentation and data gathering.
• Identify opportunities to use AI tools to improve processes.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP experience

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

BPC

BlackLine

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

WI De Pere

Job Type:

Finance Accounting

Job Posting Title:

Associate Accountant

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values- Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:

About the Role

The Associate Accountant supports the month-end accounting process for the Accounting & Finance organization at TreeHouse Foods. In this role, you will help ensure the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close and preparation of financial statements. You will also provide analytical support to business teams through account analysis, financial reporting, audits, and the maintenance of accounting systems and processes. This position offers exposure to multiple areas of finance, including SG&A, plant accounting, and internal and external reporting.

• Preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, analyzing account activity, investigating variances, and supporting other month-end close activities.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly internal financial packages and external reporting requirements.
• Supporting projects focused on improving reporting, increasing efficiency, and strengthening overall finance processes.
• Assisting with the administration of the account reconciliation tool and other month-end processes to support internal control compliance.
• Participating in ongoing internal control reviews and helping maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to use artificial intelligence tools to improve process efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Supporting internal and external audits by preparing documentation, gathering sample data, responding to questions, and resolving assigned audit items.

Important Details

This is a full-time, hybrid role operating on first shift.

The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $52,000.00 - 78,000.00 USD Annually. This is the lowest to highest pay we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award or bonus.

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in record-to-report, audit, or financial reporting; a CPA designation is preferred.
• A strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams; experience with SAP, BPC, BlackL