Cntrl & Rpt Accountant

PepsiCo; Plano (TX); On-site; MXN 1,290,000 - 1,977,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility program

Wellness Line

Scholarships for children

Discounts/agreements

Job summary

PepsiCo in Plano, TX is seeking a Control & Reporting Accountant to support fixed assets accounting across multiple business units, collaborating with IBM, GP, R&D, and PLCI, and handling capitalization, depreciation, and close processes.

You will contribute to CIP/AUC, intercompany transactions, SOX controls, reconciliations, and process improvements, partnering with finance and project teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely close deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (S/4HANA preferred).
• Experience with Excel.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fixed asset accounting processes including capitalizations, accruals, settlements, and depreciation in partnership with IBM.
• Prepare and post journal entries including recurring entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and closeout adjustments.
• Execute monthly close activities including CIP/AUC analysis, capitalization summaries, intercompany processing, and transaction cleanup.
• Prepare and review depreciation runs and reclassifications.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support variance analysis.
• Monitor CIP/AUC balances and capitalization readiness.
• Maintain capital project trackers and CAR approval workflows.
• Partner with Finance and project teams to validate project status.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP (S/4HANA)

Excel

BlackLine

Job description

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The best work of your career is ahead. Find the role that starts it all today!

Global Groups delivers financial services and capabilities for North America in partnership with our managed services providers. Services are provided to all PepsiCo divisions in the U.S. and Canada.

This position is within Global Groups of PepsiCo and reports through Plano, TX.

The Control & Reporting Accountant role is responsible for supporting the financial reporting of Fixed Assets across multiple business units. This role will support Global Procurement (GP), Research and Development (R&D), as well as PepsiCo Transportation (PLCI). Working directly with the finance managers, you will support the execution of capitalization, depreciation, and close processes and require strong expertise in fixed asset accounting, capital project management (CIP/AUC), and SOX controls.

Your Impact

As Cntrl & Rpt Analyst you will consist of:

Accounting, Period Close and Financial Reporting

• Manage end-to-end fixed asset accounting processes including capitalizations, accruals, settlements, and depreciation in partnership with IBM.
• Prepare and post journal entries including recurring entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and closeout adjustments.
• Execute monthly close activities including CIP/AUC analysis, capitalization summaries, intercompany processing, and transaction cleanup.
• Prepare and review depreciation runs and reclassifications.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support variance analysis.

Project & Fixed Asset Management

• Monitor Construction in Progress (CIP)/Asset Under Construction (AUC) balances to ensure timely capitalization.
• Prepare and track capitalization templates, approvals, and uploads.
• Maintain capital project trackers and CAR approval workflows.
• Partner with Finance and project teams to validate project status and capitalization readiness.

Intercompany & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage intercompany billing and invoice processing across entities.
• Act as a liaison between PepsiCo and IBM for asset processes and close deliverables.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and project teams to resolve discrepancies.

SOX & Controls

• Ensure journal entries are properly authorized and supported in compliance with SOX.
• Perform SOX control activities including large dollar reviews and capitalization validations.
• Support audits with documentation and analysis.

Process Improvement

• Identify and lead process improvement opportunities.
• Support automation and standardization initiatives.
• Proactively resolve root causes of variances and inefficiencies.

Ad Hoc

• Assist with special projects and provide analytical support to Finance leadership.
• Deliver insights on capital spending trends and financial performance.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Experience

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of SAP (S/4HANA preferred)
• Experience with Excel
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of PepsiCo business processes
• Experience with CIP/AUC
• BlackLine experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and influence stakeholders

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.