Accounting Management Development Associate

Company: Nestle Purina
Location: Jefferson
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togethernessWe are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.Position SummaryFor more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, youll embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom cant offer.You'll be coached from the beginning, solidifying your career trajectory to learn and grow as an Accounting Management Development Associate. By joining Nestle Purina youll experience information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with accounting. Following from there, youll experience developing and maintaining the necessary accounting systems, procedures, controls, and audits. You'll train and become familiar with all areas of the inventory management controls department.Why a leadership developmental role with us versus somewhere else? Taking the accounting path is a full-time position thats a fast track to management on the manufacturing side of the business. Youre the future leader of our business! Plus, a change in location can offer a whole new perspective. With our relocation assistance package, you'll move to factory sites across the country as you define your purpose, explore your passions, and launch your career.Produce accurate and timely departmental training reports, complete with flow diagrams for the entire plant.Train and develop a working knowledge of our Inventory Control computer systems to include input, internal controls report capabilities, and analysis.Partake in periodic inventories of raw materials and finished goods and assist with reconciliation of those inventories.Perform month-end closing functions and analysis letters.Conduct audits and compliance testing.RequirementsMust be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in accounting attained or expected by June 2025.OtherPrior co-op, practicum, or internship experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience is preferred.The approximate pay for this position is $69,000 annually. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.Learn more at About Us - Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com). Dont meet all the qualifications listed under other? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestle Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.REQUISITION ID:314201It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where youll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.Work Location: In personby Jobble

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