Financial Analyst, Accounting

Posted 2 Days Ago
Omaha, NE, USA
Hybrid
64K-95K Annually
Mid level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Performs financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, period-end close, and general accounting activities. Supports financial statements, audits, accounting schedules, special projects, process improvements, and control evaluations. Investigates accounting issues, prepares reports, documents procedures, and communicates financial information to internal and external stakeholders. The role requires accounting or finance education, at least three years of professional experience, and proficiency with SAP and database systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will perform analysis and reporting for an assigned financial area. You will support financial research projects and analyze business operations while applying your knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, journal entries, financial reporting, and monthly accounting schedules.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Support internal and external financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in period-end close activities and complete assigned tasks accurately and on schedule.
  • Identify, investigate, and help resolve unusual financial items and accounting issues.
  • Create monthly accounting schedules that support balance sheet account reconciliations and financial audits.
  • Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciliation items promptly.
  • Perform general accounting activities in the Systems, Applications, and Products general ledger, including preparing and uploading journal entries and using the Comprehensive Accounting Excellence tool.
  • Distribute routine financial accounting reports and create ad hoc reports.
  • Participate in and occasionally lead special projects involving general accounting, mergers and acquisitions, policy updates, new processes, partner requests, and system conversions.
  • Provide guidance and communicate effectively with remote team members supporting a third-party outsourcing relationship.
  • Communicate relevant financial information to internal and external customers.
  • Exercise sound judgment when analyzing financial, operational, and transactional information to identify and help resolve issues.
  • Evaluate processes, procedures, and the control environment, and recommend improvements.
  • Document processes, including desk procedures.
  • Alert management to situations that may materially affect the company’s overall financial condition.
  • Perform accounting tasks for assigned areas, which may include inventory, transportation, or payroll.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Three or more years of professional experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a related area.
  • Experience researching and reconciling multiple accounts.
  • Experience with Systems, Applications, and Products and database systems.
  • Collaborative communication skills for working with internal customers, external customers, and remote team members.
  • Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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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 Finance
  • Three or more years of professional experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a related area
  • Experience researching and reconciling multiple accounts
  • Experience with SAP and database systems
  • Collaborative communication skills for working with internal customers, external customers, and remote team members
  • Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

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 Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.

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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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