Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Key responsibilities are to work closely with operations and accounting management, to assure the maintenance of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance as it pertains to the Sarbanes Oxley Act and to insure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile production, inventory, sales, transfers, and customer account activity to ensure accuracy across SAP and other business systems.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to production, inventory, billing, invoices, receivables, credits, deductions, and write-offs.
• Process credits, debits, re-bills, deposits, product returns, and other accounting transactions while maintaining proper documentation.
• Enter, validate, and analyze daily production and operational data, including production, kill, and head count reporting.
• Assist with reporting, month-end activities, audits, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
• Communicate with customers, transportation partners, and internal departments regarding account, billing, and payment issues.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for payroll, timekeeping, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations, Live Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial and operational reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Work partial Sundays as needed to support production reporting, inventory reconciliation, accounting close processes, and operational requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years clerical accounting experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must be able to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Must be able to prepare a variety of reports and analyses.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system, Excel and Microsoft.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Associates Degree preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
• Time Off Benefits: Includes flexible unpaid leave, vacation time, and six company-recognized holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  
• Base hourly salary range of $21.00 
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• Better Futures 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.  

Our core values are:  Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity  

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.