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Senior Corporate Accountant

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: Pilgrim’s is searching for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting/Financial Reporting team at our headquarters in Greeley, Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of SEC filings on Forms 10-Q and K including financial statements and disclosures in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements
• Preparation and review of corporate journal entries and account reconciliations in a large, complex and fast-paced organization (intercompany transactions, IFRS-to-GAAP adjustments, purchase accounting adjustments, pension, etc.)
• Month-end ledger closing process – coordinating with global business partners to consolidate and close books timely and accurately
• Data accumulation/analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure timely financial reporting
• Review subsidiary trial balances and other financial reporting schedules and consolidate with parent
• Assist with documentation and analysis for quarterly reviews and audits
• Mentor and assist with training of other Corporate Accountants
• Design and develop ad hoc reporting for management, finance leadership, and other business partners
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting major preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience from either public accounting (audit) or industry in corporate setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with various levels of management (plant personnel, corporate, executive management, investment banking community, brokers, treasury, etc.) and external auditors
• General ledger knowledge in consolidation accounting including eliminations and foreign currency translation
• SAP experience a plus
• Strong US GAAP reporting knowledge, including financial statement preparation and review
• IFRS reporting knowledge a plus
• Excellent time management skills
• Adequately skilled in MS Excel (i.e. ability to create complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.) and ad hoc report building with data from various systems
• Quick learner and able to complete responsibilities independently with high degree of accuracy
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $90,000-$100,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

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 a 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 the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 60,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

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

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