Operational Field Accounting Analyst

PepsiCo; Purchase (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Financial Reporting professional to perform period and quarterly accounting close for US Bottling Field locations and support field locations on business initiatives, tax filings, and audits. This hybrid role is based in Purchase, NY or Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities include closing operations, reviewing statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and leading automation projects to improve reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• CPA required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, with the ability to learn and utilize multiple systems including S/4 HANA and Business Objects.

Responsibilities

• Complete period, quarter and annual closing of the financial statements.
• Review and analyze income statement results, including comparisons to prior period, prior year, forecast, and plan.
• Prepare and review close related journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review periodic balance sheet reconciliations and schedules, plus balance sheet analytics.
• Manage timely submission of periodic results with PBUS Region teams.
• Maintain a strong control environment and ensure field locations align with PBUS policies.
• Document and review processes, key controls, and desktop procedures.
• Identify opportunities for automation and simplification of field reporting processes.
• Support Manager with PBUS Region results, including analytics and ad hoc requests.
• Lead special projects to improve field reporting performance through process improvements and automation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Independent and cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA

Tools

Excel

Word

S/4 HANA

Business Objects

Job description

Overview

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.

In this role, you will perform period and quarterly accounting and close processes for all US Bottling Field locations, and provide support to field locations for business and productivity initiatives, tax and bottle deposit filings, statutory and legal entity reporting, state audits and inquiries, and ad‑hoc requests.

This is a hybrid role based in our Purchase, NY or Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities

Field Financial Reporting

• Complete period, quarter and annual closing of the financial statements
• Review and analyze income statement results, including comparisons to prior period, prior year, forecast, and plan
• Prepare and review appropriate close related journal entries to ensure accurate financial statement reporting
• Prepare and review periodic balance sheet reconciliations and schedules, as well as balance sheet analytics
• Work with PBUS Region teams to manage timely submission of periodic results
• Maintain an adequate control environment by executing key controls to ensure field locations are aligned with PBUS policies
• Document and review all processes, key controls, and desktop procedures
• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and simplification of field reporting processes
• Support Manager with PBUS Region results, including analytics, risks/opportunities, and other ad hoc requests
• Lead special projects to improve overall field reporting performance through process improvements and automation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or similar field
• 2+ years of related experience
• CPA required
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, with the ability to learn and utilize multiple systems including S/4 HANA and Business Objects

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with Big 4 firm strongly preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and cross‑functionally
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901‑4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.