ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Description
Accounting Specialist
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing within our facility. We have installed physical barriers throughout our facility such as plexi-glass or plastic barriers between team member work stations. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are provided and required over the mouth and nose at all times when inside the facility, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for accounting activities relating to the broiler and breeder operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Calculating and preparing grower payments, settlements, bank assignments, IRS Levy's, fuel pay, bonus pay and incentive pay
Tracking and verifying costs on broiler and/or breeder flocks
Performing breeder flock closings on a weekly/monthly basis
Capitalizing pullet flocks on a weekly/monthly basis
Monitoring broiler and/or breeder inventories weekly
Keying accounts payable and accounts receivable for broiler and/or breeder growers and contract catchers/haulers
Controlling what accounts receivable deductions are coming out of a growers payment on a weekly/monthly basis, by putting items on hold or off hold
Maintaining grower files
Working with internal and external auditors on a regular basis
Will be working with outside grow-out locations on a daily basis, by email and phone
Performing related tasks as requested
EDUCATION: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
BASIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires 2 years of clerical/accounting experience
Microsoft Office experience required.
SAP experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled