Cost Accountant

At the Coca-Cola Company, we are a center of excellence, working collaboratively to find innovative ways to strategically advance the business. We balance the short-term and long-term results, proactively leading, shaping, and creating system value. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with a proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data to make a global impact for some of the world's most recognized brands. What You'll Do for Us: • Facilitating transactional processing for monthly financial close activities, which includes journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger/OPEX/Trial Balance account analysis, balance sheet/P&L reviews, and vendor performance letter preparation. • Translating prescribed volume, warehouse cycles, and other labor/overhead expenses into COGS reporting for comparison to current year business plans. • Supporting data collection and preparation of the business planning process for budget reviews with key stakeholders. • Researching root cause and effective system solutions for financial discrepancies by partnering with stakeholders. • Attending weekly meetings with stakeholders to review and implement actions which ensure adherence to Internal controls and support the highest standards in financial integrity. • Producing and reviewing analyses that require application of financial concepts and/or tools. • Supporting continuous improvement strategy through financial analysis and ad hoc reporting. Qualifications & Requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting along with CPI/CPA. • 5+ years of professional experience in similar positions, with experience in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and familiarity with ERP systems and productivity/reporting software. • Advanced critical thinking, business knowledge, and problem-solving skills, with experience working with external auditors, third-party vendors. • Strong understanding of GAAP and working knowledge of internal control principles. • Knowledge of local accounting and tax legislation is ideal. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Power BI & Microsoft Excel, with experience in dashboard creation, macro development, and modeling. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines. What We Can Do For You: • Agile & Innovative Software Platforms: We constantly work to improve efficiency and reporting using top-tier platforms, including Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau. • Collaborative Culture: We operate cross-functionally across business units, ensuring that you have the tools, resources, and thought-leadership necessary to create comprehensive financial business modules. • Global Reach: We provide the most advanced financial modeling that allows for global financial analysis, ensuring that we lead the industry in our analytical capabilities. Skills: Collaborative Leadership; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems; Troubleshooting; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Customer Service; Microsoft Office; Accounts Payable Process; Communication; General Ledger (GL); Cost Accounting; Process Reviews; Financial Accounting; Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI); Preparation of Financial Reports; Financial Forecasting; Tax Legislation Apply Job!