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Junior Accountant
Date: Oct 14, 2025
Location: Remote, NY
Summary
The Junior Accountant is responsible for applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and procedures to analyze financial information; prepare accurate and timely financial reports and trial balances; ensure appropriate accounting control procedures; and assist in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include:
- Assist with the preparation of certain external regulatory filings and reporting
- Reviews and verifies the accuracy of account coding
- Prepares journal entries, maintains and reconciles ledger and sub-ledger accounts
- Assist with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements which would include income and balance sheets used for internal and external reporting purposes
- Respond to financial inquiries; provide requested information for use in effective management of the business and/or meeting external reporting needs
- Provide and effectively communicate financial information for internal and external audit
- Validate work product is accurate
- Provide feedback, including sharing best practices, to team members
- Participate on cross-functional teams as required
Requirements
The requirements of this position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Newly graduated to 2 years of experience in Accounting required
- Analytical and organizational skills needed with ability to perform required analysis quickly and accurately under tight deadlines, communicate requirements effectively, and produce detailed and accurate presentations
- Strong experience using Excel
- Ability to work independently, well organized, self-motivated in a fast paced environment
- Consumer package goods industry experience a plus
- Experience in a CPG manufacturing environment a plus
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) a plus
- Excellent organizational ability
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.
Compensation Range: $68,000.00 - $103,000.00, plus bonus.
