Associate Accounting & Administrative Assistant

PepsiCo; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Administrative Associate to join their team. This full-time role offers a unique blend of settlement and general administrative responsibilities, allowing you to make a significant impact across various areas. You will provide dedicated support, manage confidential information, and create actionable reports, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and integrity, and be a part of a collaborative environment where your contributions will help drive business success.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Admin Support within a Consumer Goods Company.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated administrative support and cover front desk responsibilities.
• Organize and maintain department files, both electronic and hard copy.
• Create customized actionable market reports using advanced Excel features.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Join PepsiCo Beverages North America!

We’re looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Administrative Associate to join our team! This full-time role offers a unique blend of settlement and general administrative assistant responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to make an impact across multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated administrative support in a professional, confidential and organized manner
• Cover front desk; assist customers in a timely professional manner
• Provide cashiering support in a professional and organized manner
• Verify CR deposits and prepare consolidated bank deposits on a daily basis
• Update cashiering system by CR and customer-specific information
• Monitor email and phone calls; proactively respond to and/or coordinate issues when possible
• Respond to AR cases in a timely manner; research requests to avoid chargebacks
• Organize and maintain department files, both electronic and hard copy
• Daily interaction with all Functional Teams
• Maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential material
• Work proficiently and calmly under pressure
• Administer specific applications/time-bound processes to include specific SME tasks (AP, CETS, CTS, ESC, ERT, FFP, Kronos/SAP)
• Respond and recover in an accurate and timely manner
• Create customized actionable market reports using pivot tables, advanced formulas, or macros
• Work on special projects as necessary
• Provide comprehensive support to enable delivery of plan and business priorities
• Meet SMART objectives to drive business results
• Support management to provide them more time with the front line
• Support community projects
• Answer questions and deliver coaching & training
• Gain understanding of Market/Location P&L

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $38,700 - $61,850.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Admin Support within a Consumer Goods Company
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• SAP experience
• Accounting experience (journal entries)
• Settlement experience
• Procurement experience
• Payroll experience
• Detailed knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel - data entry, pivot tables
• Ability to become proficient in multiple IT applications
• Experience in prioritizing work and multi-tasking with a strong sense of urgency
• Outstanding organizational and follow-up skills; discretion with sensitive information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Respect for and value of differences, acting with integrity, and operating with justice