Accounting Specialist

Description

Accounting Specialist

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Purpose and Scope/General

Summary:

Accounting Specialists work closely with operations and accounting management to ensure maintenance of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance as it relates to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

• Processing credits, debits, re-bills and researching invoices.
• Researching accounts for receivables, activity, payments, deductions, credits, write-offs; maintaining all proper documentation.
• Communicating with customers on payment and billing issues.
• Logging product returns and verifying disposition of returns.
• Posting all deposits daily.
• Communicating with transportation partners on customer account issues, especially COD accounts.
• Backing up for other areas and departments as needed.
• Other duties as required by management and supervision.

• 2-4 years of clerical accounting experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Ability to prepare a variety of reports and analyses.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits:
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k):
  Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development:
  Continuous learning opportunities and focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

EOE, including disability/vets.