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Accounting Specialist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Ferrero International S.A.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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As an Accounting Specialist, you will work closely with the Finance Administration & Tax Manager to support general accounting activities and contribute to accurate monthly closings. You'll help maintain effective financial procedures and internal controls in line with company and statutory policies, providing valuable assistance during financial reporting  your role, you'll oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring entries are correctly recorded according to Belgian and Dutch Accounting Standards.

You'll assist with maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, including supplier accounts and employee expenses. Your attention to detail will help ensure accurate classification of expenses and support timely and reliable financial reporting.

You'll coordinate Accounts Payable tasks, making sure invoices and payments are processed accurately.

Your role includes managing timely invoice bookings, responding effectively to supplier inquiries, and helping to prepare payment proposals. You'll maintain and update vendor information in compliance with local guidelines and follow up regularly on invoice processing status, escalating any unresolved issues as needed.

Additionally, you'll assist with maintaining corporate databases, keeping Power of Attorney listings accurate and ensuring invoice records remain up-to-date. You'll collaborate with shared service teams to verify that invoices are recorded correctly and help facilitate clear and efficient communication with external partners.

Your role involves supporting the finance team with day-to-day operational tasks, assisting in preparing documentation for audits, and providing administrative support to different business units. You'll also help with internal training related to purchase requests and orders, contributing to smooth operational processes across the organization.

You collaborate closely with the Accenture finance team to ensure compliance with policies and help streamline processes. You also work with Procurement to ensure that purchase orders align with invoices and terms. Communication with other departments is key to resolving payment queries and obtaining necessary approvals. Finally, you prepare reports on outstanding invoices and accounts payable activities for internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth financial operations and effective internal collaboration.

You're a great fit if you have an Accounting degree and ideally 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial roles. Familiarity with SAP systems is advantageous. Fluency in English is necessary, and knowledge of French or Dutch is beneficial. You're a strong communicator, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and possess an analytical, problem-solving mindset.

Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits .Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey  diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.  

Find out more .##### 1. Apply Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests##### 2. Assess Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job##### 3. Interview If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization
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