Accounting Management Development Associate

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Position Summary

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, you’ll embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom can’t offer.

You'll be coached from the beginning, solidifying your career trajectory to learn and grow as an Accounting Management Development Associate. By joining Nestlé Purina you’ll experience information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with accounting. Following from there, you’ll experience developing and maintaining the necessary accounting systems, procedures, controls, and audits. You'll train and become familiar with all areas of the inventory management controls department.

Why a leadership developmental role with us versus somewhere else? Taking the accounting path is a full-time position that’s a fast track to management on the manufacturing side of the business. You’re the future leader of our business! Plus, a change in location can offer a whole new perspective. With our relocation assistance package, you'll move to factory sites across the country as you define your purpose, explore your passions, and launch your career.

• 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 computer systems to include input, internal controls report capabilities, and analysis. 
• Partake in periodic inventories of raw materials and finished goods and assist with reconciliation of those inventories. 
• Perform month-end closing functions and analysis letters. 
• Conduct audits and compliance testing. 

Requirements

• Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in accounting attained or expected by June 2025.

Other

• Prior co-op, practicum, or internship experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience is preferred.

REQUISITION ID: 314201

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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.

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