Consultant Finance Operations

At The Coca-Cola Company, a center of excellence renowned globally, we are seeking a dedicated Accountant II to join our proficient team. This role is designed for a candidate with a proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data, contributing to the global impact of some of the world's most recognized brands. The Accountant II will perform a variety of accounting activities, manage the organization's financial resources, and ensure adherence to all relevant regulations.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Facilitating transactional processing for monthly financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger/OPEX/Trial Balance account analysis.

• Translating volume, warehouse cycles, and other labor/overhead expenses into COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) reporting.

• Collaborating in data collection and preparation of the business planning process for budget reviews.

• Researching root causes and finding effective system solutions for financial discrepancies. 

• Attending weekly meetings with stakeholders to review and implement actions that ensure adherence to internal controls.

• Producing and reviewing completed analyses that require application of financial concepts and/or tools.

• Supporting continuous improvement strategy through financial analysis and ad hoc reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting, with CPI/CPA.

• 4+ years of professional experience in similar positions or functions, with experience in Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and productivity/reporting software.

• Prior knowledge of SAP and a proven background in financial reporting.

• Firm understanding of absorption accounting and standard costing.

• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices) and working knowledge of internal control principles.

• Knowledge of local accounting and tax legislation is ideal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Power BI & Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask effectively, and adhere to changing priorities and deadlines.

What We Can Do For You:

• Agile & Innovative Software Platforms: We work daily to enhance efficiency and reporting using top-tier platforms such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau.

• Collaborative Culture: We operate cross-functionally, providing you with the tools, resources, and thought leadership necessary to create comprehensive financial business modules.

• Global Reach: Our advanced financial modeling allows for global financial analysis, leading the industry.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.