Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Seeking an engaging person to join Campbell's as a team member in the Financial Reporting Group. In this role you will be part of the team that prepares the Company's quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, associated press releases and investor materials, develops and implements accounting policies, provides accounting guidance on significant, complex or unusual transactions.

Responsibilities

Assist in the quarterly preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other SEC filings, including preparing certain sections, compiling supporting documentation, and tagging in iXBRL; Assist in benchmarking peer company SEC filings/disclosures, analyzing reporting practices, and proposing disclosure improvements; Assist investor relations in reviewing earnings press release and investor materials; Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Audit Committee communication materials; Perform preliminary research for guidance on technical accounting issues; Provide monitoring and support for treasury accounting systems (ERP interfaces, execution of close routines, accounting template development and maintenance); Participate in the close process, prepare journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and rollforwards, monthly balance sheet review materials and presenting results to management; Assist with the quarterly evaluation of goodwill and intangible asset recoverability including participating in meetings, summarizing discussion points, development of segment balance sheets, working with discounted cash flow models, and scenario sensitivities; Assist with the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and asset price testing; Interact with internal and external auditors responding to questions and providing support materials for applicable tieouts and SOX controls; Drive continuous improvement focusing on streamlining and automating processes and leading the execution of related change activities; Ensure that all work complies with U.S. GAAP, financial policies, and internal financial controls; Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participating in special projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc analyses as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance or business administration; 2+ years finance experience preferably in public accounting; Certified Public Accountant required; MS Office suite skills, Excel (i.e. Macros, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups), Word, and Power Point; Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and their application to business specific transactions; Ability to operate within a team, under tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy; Takes initiative, is detail oriented, resourceful, and comfortable interacting with key financial personnel within other departments: treasury, tax, general accounting, legal, corporate FP&A and investor relations; Minimal travel

Nice to have

SAP and EPM or similar ERP and consolidation systems experience; Public accounting experience

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance for individual, families, and domestic partners; Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting; Unlimited sick time; Paid time off and holiday pay; Free access to fitness center if in WHQ; Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons and company store; Campbell's Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually; Variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs); Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment