Accounting Analyst / Audit Associate / Financial Analyst

These roles are entry-level positions designed to introduce the candidate into Campbell’s Finance organization through one of several Finance functions. We are targeting graduating College Seniors to fill several entry-level positions at one of our following offices: Camden, NJ; Charlotte, NC; or Norwalk, CT.

The Accounting / Financial Analyst is a Finance specialist who reports to the Manager, FP&A. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting activities and financial reporting. The Accounting / Financial Analyst will be a strong value-added business partner to Corporate, Division Finance Teams and Functional counterparts.

The Audit Associate is an Auditor who reports to the Manager, Corporate Audit. Primary responsibilities include reviewing internal controls throughout Campbell’s global operations, identifying control concerns and making recommendations for improving controls and operational efficiency. The candidate will be tasked with understanding basic accounting principles and being able to apply them to their audit engagements. 

Further description of the principle job responsibilities is provided in the “Principle Job Responsibilities” section.

·       Reports to the Manager, Accounting / FP&A.

·       Establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and across the business.

·       Basic understanding of financial statements and how to analyze business results

·  Reports to the Audit Senior and Audit Team Lead on each engagement and administratively reports to an Audit Manager.

·   Member of an audit/process review team (2-5 people) whose responsibilities are to:

o  Perform risk assessments;

o  Analyze financial and/or operational data to assess the adequacy/effectiveness/efficiency of business processes and to identify trends and root causes of business issues;

o  Make observations for improvement and provide meaningful insights; and

o  Collaborate with the business to drive actions that really matter and are specific, measurable and realistic.

·  Participate in the development of new audit processes and ongoing process improvements, including leveraging technology to gain efficiencies and maximize audit scopes.

·   Provide progressive and creative input that will drive greater efficiency and add value to the audit process.

·   Establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and across the business.

·  Proactively seek feedback from the business to understand the concerns and challenges they face and continually refine our process to meet those needs.

·   Develop personal training plans to remain current on industry trends, technical pronouncements, etc.

·       Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred)

·       Minimum GPA 3.0

·       Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

o  Basic understanding and experience with financial accounting, balance sheet / P&L statement and budgeting activities

o  Strong decision-making skills, integrity, organization, leadership skills, ability to multi-task, drive alignment, detail oriented, fiscally responsible and attention to accuracy

o  Strong communication, documentation and client interface skills

o  Excellent Microsoft Office and financial systems skills

o  Highly motivated individual interested in working in a team-oriented environment

The Accounting / Financial Analyst position is located in one of our following offices and requires very minimal travel: Camden, NJ; Charlotte, NC; or Norwalk, CT. The role primarily supports Campbell’s Meals & Beverage and/or Snacks divisions. Expect to travel approximately 0 - 5%, for other job-related activities.

The Audit Associate position is based in the Camden, NJ WHQ office and requires some travel. The role primarily supports Campbells North America operations (Meals & Beverage and Snacks divisions). Expect to travel approximately 15 - 20%, both domestically and internationally to Campbell plants and businesses.