Accounting Management Development Associate
Role Overview
For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders.
As a Management Development Associate, you will embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can’t offer.
As an Accounting Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth.
Together, we’ll explore finance and controls, supply chain, quality assurance, safety, engineering, production, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand the interconnected and collaborative nature of manufacturing.
You will gain experience in developing and maintaining the necessary accounting systems, procedures, controls and audits.
Additionally, you will receive training to familiarize yourself with all areas of the inventory management controls department.
Why choose a leadership developmental role with us?
It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business.
You are our future leader!
Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities.
With a relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching your career.
Maintain communication with the Plant Manager, Department Managers and Team Leaders on all matters relating to and affecting factory accounting and controls
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 systems to include input, internal controls report capabilities and analysis
Assist in reconciliation of inventories and participation in periodic inventories of raw materials and finished goods
Perform month-end closing functions and analysis reports
Conduct audits and compliance testing
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027
- Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program
- You will start your rotation for this Accounting MDA at the Nestlé Purina factory in Davenport, Iowa
- Other
- Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred
- Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred
- Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé 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.
- Salary: $54,788.40 to $75,010.00 per year
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
- The pay range 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
- Nestlé 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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
- It 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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
- The Nestlé 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 [email protected] 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.
- Job Requisition: 423452
- It 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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred
- Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred
- Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé 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.
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
About Nestlé
Nestlé is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company and the world's largest food company by revenue, producing a wide range of products including baby food, bottled water, cereals, chocolate, coffee, dairy products, and pet food.
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