Accounting Specialist
Description
About Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. 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. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Accounting Team as an Accounting Specialist. The starting salary for this position will be based on your education and experience.
Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. 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. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Accounting Team as an Accounting Specialist. The starting salary for this position will be based on your education and experience.
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always!
POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Specialist will 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Processing credits, debits, re-bills and researching invoices.
- Researching accounts for receivables, activity, payments, deductions, credits, write-offs. This includes maintaining all proper documentation is in order.
- Communicating with customers on payment and billing issues.
- Logging product returns and verify disposition of returns.
- Posting all deposits daily.
- Communication 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.
EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members
- Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
- Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma. Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- High School Diploma/GED; Associates Degree preferred
- 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.
EOE, including disability/vets