Accounting Management Development Associate

Nestle

. Maintain communication with the Plant Manager, Department Managers and Team Leaders regarding factory accounting and controls .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeDavenport • Iowa • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in factory accounting, inventory control systems, and compliance testing while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams. Capable of producing detailed reports and conducting audits to ensure operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingInventory Control SystemsMonth-End Closing FunctionsAudits And Compliance TestingManufacturing Experience

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Hard Skills

Factory AccountingInternal Controls ReportingInventory ReconciliationAnalysis ReportsFlow Diagrams

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadership Experience

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSupply ChainQuality AssuranceSafetyOperations Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain communication with the Plant Manager, Department Managers and Team Leaders regarding factory accounting and controls
Produce accurate and timely departmental training reports with flow diagrams for the entire plant
Develop working knowledge of inventory control systems, including input, internal controls reporting capabilities and analysis
Assist with inventory reconciliation and periodic inventories of raw materials and finished goods
Perform month-end closing functions and analysis reports
Conduct audits and compliance testing
Rotate through manufacturing-related functions including finance and controls, supply chain, quality assurance, safety, engineering, production, R&D engineering, information systems and operations performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027
Must be open to relocation to any of 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S.
Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred
Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with Company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Relocation assistance package
Coaching and professional development
Rotational program with growth opportunities