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Senior Accountant, Core Accounting

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 80100 - 100100
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
***this position will be filled in either Toronto Canada or Chicago IL***

Here at Kraft Heinz we grow our people to grow our business because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks including medical dental and vision coverage 7% 401(k) matching Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity inclusion and belonging for all employees an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!

Senior Accountant Core Accounting at a glance.

This role reports to the Manager of Core Accounting and will support general accounting and internal controls for the North American (NA) zone. Specifically the Sr Accountant will provide accounting support across key Core Accounting areas including support for a small acquisition to ensure US GAAP and policy compliance global contract accruals and prepaids property tax and other North America projects. The role plays a key part in ensuring US GAAP and policy compliance helping to develop controls and processes and assisting with analytical review and reporting as needed. This role offers a meaningful and exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to a broad range of projects across Kraft Heinz with visibility to management and exposure to different areas of the business including work related to both US & Canada business. The Sr Accountant must have a strong partnership with various other Finance and Accounting groups Global Business Services (GBS) IT Treasury and Tax. We are looking for someone who brings a strong attention to detail owns and challenges current processes and drives change by developing processes that support business growth strategy shifts cross team collaboration and continuous improvement.

Whats on the menu

  • Perform accounting and reporting tasks to support the month-end close which include entering transactions preparing journal entries reconciling balance sheet accruals within Blackline and assisting with analytical reviews of consolidated results
  • Prepare and review accruals and prepaids while partnering with business stakeholders. Involves coordinating with Finance and IT to ensure accurate & complete reporting as well as implementing processes that support a changing business environment.
  • Support accounting activities for acquisition. Role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy and compliance of acquisitions financials with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies.
  • Drive process improvements through automation and developing procedures for addressing issues
  • Maintain processes and procedures to ensure accounting reporting and controls are in compliance with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies
  • Support financial audits including internal external and SOX
  • Support accounting and analysis related to property tax in partnership with tax.
  • Contribute and lead other North America projects as required.
  • Perform other ad hoc duties as required to support Core Accounting.

Recipe for Success apply now if this sounds like you!

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA a plus.
  • 3 years of experience in corporate and/or public accounting.
  • Experience with SAP Blackline and BI Dashboards a plus.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
  • Ability to effectively lead manage and prioritize multiple projects while operating in a fast-paced complex global organization.
  • Strong sense of ownership over space proactive mindset.
  • Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication and conflict management skills.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$80100.00 - $100100.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

  • Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

  • Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

  • Emotional Employee Family Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

  • Financial -Savings/PensionLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability Discounted Perks

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center Toronto - Queens Quay - Headquarters

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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