Financial Analyst, Accounting Software

Posted 5 Days Ago
Omaha, NE, USA
Hybrid
64K-95K Annually
Junior
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Administer and maintain the Cadency reconciliation system, support period-end close and SOX controls, prepare and distribute financial reports and schedules, troubleshoot and train end users, support audits and data integrity validations, partner with IT on system enhancements and testing, and drive process improvements and automation while supporting general accounting tasks and special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will support the Finance organization through administration and reporting within the Cadency system, enabling accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations, fiscal close processes, and journal entry workflows. You will leverage your knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, while partnering with Finance and Information Technology teams to sustain and enhance system functionality, automation, and reporting.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Administer Cadency, including loading subledger balances, foreign currency rates, and new tasks, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of system data
  • Maintain reconciliation structures, including assigning accounts and verifying reconciliation identifiers for new accounts
  • Manage user access and security in accordance with control requirements and approved change requests
  • Support audits, including journal entry, internal, external, and quality assurance audits, along with data integrity validations against enterprise resource planning system balances
  • Monitor and track period-end close activities to ensure timely completion of reconciliation and close tasks and uphold key internal controls
  • Prepare and distribute reports from Cadency and enterprise resource planning systems to support Finance stakeholders
  • Create and maintain accounting schedules to support balance sheet reconciliations and financial audits
  • Serve as a resource to end users by troubleshooting reconciliation issues and providing system guidance and training
  • Partner with Information Technology on Cadency-related projects, including system enhancements, testing, and implementations
  • Identify and resolve accounting and operational issues through analysis and cross-functional collaboration
  • Evaluate processes and controls to recommend improvements and drive efficiency, including automation and artificial intelligence initiatives
  • Support general accounting activities and special projects such as system conversions, accounting updates, and business partner requests
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Finance, providing clear updates on issues, risks, and progress
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or financial accounting
  • Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools; enterprise resource planning system experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
  • Interest in process improvement, automation, and system enhancements

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or financial accounting
  • Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools
  • Enterprise resource planning system experience
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
  • Interest in process improvement, automation, and system enhancements

Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) plans with company matching and additional company contributions, plus pension eligibility for certain groups, strengthen long‑term savings. Plan design and vesting are described as straightforward and beneficial.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one for many roles and includes wellness, mental health, and transgender health benefits. Life and disability insurance further broaden protection.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Bonuses, profit sharing, and incentive opportunities are included broadly, with an annual incentive plan spanning career levels. Payouts and upfront clarity about bonus eligibility are characterized as dependable.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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