Financial Reporting Specialist

Job Description

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting | The Campbell’s Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Campbell’s Company, located in Camden, NJ. Since 1869, Campbell’s has connected people through beloved food brands like Campbell’s, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, and Rao’s Homemade. This Senior Accountant position is crucial for maintaining trust and transparency, as it contributes to the preparation of the company’s financial statements and ensures adherence to accounting standards. You will be instrumental in informing investors and supporting key financial decisions for a major consumer food company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Camden, NJ
• Pay: $71500–$98300 yearly
• Team: Part of the Financial Reporting Group team.
• Mission: Prepares the Company’s quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, associated press releases, and investor materials.
• Tech Stack: MS Office suite, Excel, Word, Power Point, SAP, EPM

What You’ll Actually Do
• SEC Filings: Assist in the quarterly preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other SEC filings, including compiling supporting documentation and tagging in iXBRL.
• Financial Reporting: Participate in the close process by preparing journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and review materials, presenting results to management.
• Technical Accounting: Perform preliminary research for guidance on complex technical accounting issues and assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies.
• Compliance & Audit: Interact with internal and external auditors, responding to questions and providing support materials for applicable tie-outs and SOX controls, ensuring all work complies with U.S. GAAP.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by focusing on streamlining and automating financial reporting processes and leading the execution of related change activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or business administration, required for a senior-level accounting role.
• Experience: 2+ years of finance experience, preferably gained in public accounting, to handle complex financial reporting tasks.
• Skills: Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential, and proficiency in MS Office suite, including advanced Excel functions (Macros, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups).
• Bonus: Experience with SAP and EPM or similar ERP and consolidation systems is a plus for system monitoring and support.