Job Overview
FBS Audit Analyst position is responsible for facilitating the audit process for trade and marketing expenses and approving payment requests to ensure compliance to KDP policy, GAAP, and Sarbanes Oxley. The analyst will ensure accounting entries related to trade and marketing are prepared and posted each period according to department standards.
The analyst will work closely with the FBS manager, supervisor, and audit specialists along with other various interdepartment teams including Sales, Finance, Marketing, Media, Vending, Accounting, Internal Audit, D&T, AP, Cash, and Accenture.
This position is based in our Frisco, TX office and will have a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office and 2 days work from home on a weekly basis)
Position Responsibilities
Ensure trade and marketing payment requests are expensed and reported correctly and in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Prepare and post accounting entries in general ledger, and supporting subledgers, related to multiple areas of trade and marketing spend:
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Point of sale materials
Coupon
Media
Vending
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Miscellaneous reclass entries as requested by internal stakeholders
Prepare quarterly billings to bottlers or promotional partners for coupon redemption
Prepare monthly coupon reports for use by various internal stakeholders as well as support for multiple journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Work directly with Sales and Marketing colleagues to obtain additional information and documentation or make corrections when necessary
Prepare monthly analysis to aid in the balancing and reconciliation of subledgers with the financial general ledger
Prepare and submit department-related balance sheet reconciliations for media, couponing, and prepaid marketing material
Assist with implementing process and system improvement
Pull weekly team metrics including productivity and accuracy
Assist in reconciling the sub-ledgers with SAP in ReconNet
Requirements
BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
3+ years of work experience in Finance/Accounting or related preferred
Food & Beverage industry experience ideal
Experience supporting Sales financials a plus
Knowledge of income statements, accruals, cash flow statements and balance sheets highly preferred
Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., Pivot Tables, V&H Lookups, Formulas) required
ERP experience required (SAP, PowerPoint, Access preferred)
Financial acumen, experience with problem solving with analytical thinking and presentation skills