Senior Accountant – Cost Accounting

Job Description

Finished Goods Cost Accounting Analyst | PepsiCo

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at PepsiCo, located in Plano, TX. PepsiCo is a global company with a mission to create smiles around the world through a portfolio of over 500 beloved brands, including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker. This role is crucial for ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of finished goods and co-manufacturing operations for Frito-Lay US, directly supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence. The work contributes to a global community that values new ideas and empowers its associates to make a significant impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Plano, TX
• Pay: $73400–$122850 yearly
• Team: This role supports Frito-Lay US’s finished goods and co-manufacturing accounting.
• Mission: Own the financial accuracy and compliance of finished goods and co-manufacturing for Frito-Lay US.
• Tech Stack: SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform Account Reconciliations: Prepare account reconciliations and investigate raw material inventory variances.
• Manage Costing: Review purchase price variances, prepare inventory costing allocations, and oversee raw material standard costing.
• Collaborate on Costs: Partner with global procurement, supply chain, and supply chain finance on inventory cost analysis and related projects.
• Drive Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing new business analytic tools.
• Ensure Compliance: Guarantee adherence to SOX regulations and PepsiCo accounting policies concerning Frito-Lay’s manufacturing processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with a CPA certification.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Skills: Possess superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities, demonstrate superior communication and organizational skills, and maintain flexibility while adapting quickly to ad-hoc projects and organizational changes.
• Bonus: Public accounting experience with a Big 4 firm is strongly preferred.