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Conagra Brands
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Financial Analyst, Inventory Accounting
Conagra Brands · Omaha, Nebraska, United States
In short
The Financial Analyst will perform inventory accounting, period-end close activities, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring compliance with GAAP. They will also support financial reporting, system conversions, and process improvement initiatives across US and international locations.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 1 to 3 years of professional experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP are highly preferred, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.
About Conagra Brands
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Questions about this role
- Is this Conagra Brands role remote?
- Tagged hybrid · 3 days in office.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $64,000–$95,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will perform analyses and reporting for an assigned financial area while supporting financial research projects and business operations analysis. You will apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, assist with period-end close activities, prepare journal entries, maintain accounting schedules, and support accurate financial reporting. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting or finance professional who enjoys problem solving, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
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Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will perform analyses and reporting for an assigned financial area while supporting financial research projects and business operations analysis. You will apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, assist with period-end close activities, prepare journal entries, maintain accounting schedules, and support accurate financial reporting. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting or finance professional who enjoys problem solving, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Provide support for internal and external financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other regulatory requirements.
Participate in period-end close activities to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities, including identifying and resolving unusual items and issues accurately.
Create and maintain monthly accounting schedules supporting balance sheet account reconciliations and financial audits.
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
Perform general accounting activities within the SAP general ledger, including preparing and uploading journal entries.
- Utilize the Cadency tool to support accounting processes.
- Distribute routine financial accounting reports to internal stakeholders.
Participate in special projects involving general accounting activities, including mergers and acquisitions, Financial Accounting Standards Board updates, business partner requests, and system conversions.
Respond to information requests from internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
Communicate financial information that impacts internal and external customers.
Exercise judgment in financial, operational, and transactional analysis to identify and help resolve issues.
Support the evaluation of processes, procedures, and controls and recommend improvements where appropriate.
Document processes and maintain desk procedures while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
Alert management to situations that may materially impact the company's financial condition.
Perform accounting related activities for assigned areas, which include inventory and period-end close tasks for US and International locations
- Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
1 to 3 years of professional experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or related financial disciplines.
- Experience researching and reconciling multiple accounts with minimal supervision.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools is a plus.
Demonstrated analytical, time management, interpersonal, change management, and communication skills.
Comfortable working in an environment with ambiguity, change, and evolving business priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Number of Days in Office: 3
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- Compensation
- Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000
The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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