Accountant I

Pilgrim's; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in the United States, Canton, GA, seeks an Accounting Associate to assist with weekly production reports, inventories and transfers between plants. You will support month-end closing, payroll and asset audits, and help implement internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of experience, with strong communication skills and working knowledge of SAP/ERP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related experience.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly production reports, inventories, and transfers.
• Support month-end closing and reporting activities.
• Assist with budgets and internal controls per GAAP.
• Conduct payroll and asset audits as needed.
• Analyze raw material receipts for accuracy and maintain inventory controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial document verification

Leadership and team skills

Supervision and training

Cost accounting understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

This position assists with weekly production reports, finished inventories and transfers from other plants. Assists Accounting Manager as needed with other duties including, but not limited to, month end closing and reporting, physical inventory test counts and adjustments, payroll audits and asset audits. Works closely with operations to reduce costs through reporting and analysis. Assists with preparation of operational and capital budgets. Assists with development of internal control procedures, standards and compliance as it pertains to generally accepted accounting principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with preparation of reports which summarize business activity operational expenses and variances including weekly estimates.
• Ensure adequate coverage of all hourly functions and cross training for vacations, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Assist with the preparation of yearly budgets.
• Prepare reports as needed for Prepared Foods profit centers.
• Analysis of raw material receipts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for inventory controls and accuracy.
• Salary range: 50K - $59 + Based on job qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related job experience

BASIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3years’experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system, Excel and Microsoft.
• Leadership and team skills.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal recordkeeping.
• Understanding of payroll, general ledger, accounts payable and cost accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.

EOE, including disability/vets