ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Pilgrim’s, formerly Gold n’ Plump Poultry, has an opening for an on-site Accounting Specialist in our Sauk Rapids, MN office environment.
As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. We have over 58,000 team members that take pride in providing more than 133 million daily servings of protein to retailers, restaurants, foodservice providers and consumers around the world.
Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team! This position starts at $20-22/hour, based on education and experience. Benefits include:
- 5 Days of Vacation upon hire
- Personal time off at 60 days of employment, up to 40 hours per year
- Paid sick time
- Benefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more
- 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
- Flexible day shift hours, Monday through Friday
- 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
- Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
- Advancement opportunities
- Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Specialist performs intermediate level clerical accounting duties requiring some analysis and individual judgment in the application of routine calculation, verification, and posting procedures to recurring assignments. Performs accounting support functions in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related financial area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor broiler inventories weekly.
- Track and verify costs on broiler flocks weekly.
- Compile broiler settlement information for management weekly.
- Gather information related to broilers needed for weekly estimates.
- Report broiler settlement information weekly and monthly to a third party.
- Key accounts payable and accounts receivable for broiler growers.
- Calculate and prepare grower payments, settlements, bank assignments, and incentive pay.
- Prepare journal entries for accounting manager to post to general ledger.
- Compile segments of monthly closings.
- Reconcile bedding inventory monthly.
- Audit barn and parts inventory monthly.
- Set up new growers as needed and maintain grower files.
- Audit and proof accounting or other reports for clerical accuracy and conformance to departmental, county, and state procedures.
- Compile information for management as requested for flock/grower analysis.
- Stay current with online training.
- Develop internal contacts outside immediate work area for such purposes as obtaining, verifying, or providing information concerning accounting documents.
- Perform backup duties for hatchery/feed mill/breeder clerks
- Other duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required, Associates Degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years related accounting experience required
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal record keeping
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and SharePoint knowledge
- SAP experience a plus
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Be efficient and detail oriented
- Able to maintain a positive attitude while dealing with multiple tasks
- Able to work independently
- To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE/VET/DISABLED
