Finance Business Services, Audit Analyst

FBS Audit Analyst position is responsible for facilitating the audit process for trade and marketing expenses and approving payment requests to ensure compliance to KDP policy, GAAP, and Sarbanes Oxley. The analyst will ensure accounting entries related to trade and marketing are prepared and posted each period according to department standards. 

The analyst will work closely with the FBS manager, supervisor, and audit specialists along with other various interdepartment teams including Sales, Finance, Marketing, Media, Vending, Accounting, Internal Audit, D&T, AP, Cash, and Accenture. 

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, Excel skills, problem-solver, be highly self-motivated, able to work independently and resolve issues without direct supervision.  Position requires understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.  Another critical success factor will be the candidate’s ability to make decisions in a thoughtful, rational manner, and subsequently support and coordinate the decision based on policies.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure trade and marketing payment requests are expensed and reported correctly and in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Prepare and post accounting entries in general ledger, and supporting subledgers, related to multiple areas of trade and marketing spend:
• Esker
• Point of sale materials
• Coupon
• Media
• Vending
• Reconnet
• Miscellaneous reclass entries as requested by internal stakeholders
• Prepare quarterly billings to bottlers or promotional partners for coupon redemption
• Prepare monthly coupon reports for use by various internal stakeholders as well as support for multiple journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Work directly with Sales and Marketing colleagues to obtain additional information and documentation or make corrections when necessary
• Foster a mindset of effective team support while holding parties accountable for their work
• Prepare monthly analysis to aid in the balancing and reconciliation of subledgers with the financial general ledger
• Prepare and submit department-related balance sheet reconciliations for media, couponing, and prepaid marketing material
• Assist with implementing process and system improvement
• Pull weekly team metrics including productivity and accuracy
• Assist in reconciling the sub-ledgers with SAP in ReconNet
• Partner with our stakeholders so that we provide reporting, insights and valuable analysis to drive impactful outcomes.
• Assist in month-end financial close activities

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 3+ years of work experience in Finance/Accounting or related preferred
• Food & Beverage industry experience ideal
• Experience supporting Sales financials a plus
• Knowledge of income statements, accruals, cash flow statements and balance sheets highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., Pivot Tables, V&H Lookups, Formulas) required
• ERP experience required (SAP, PowerPoint, Access preferred)
• Financial acumen, experience with problem solving with analytical thinking and presentation skills

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.