Accountant I

Pilgrim's; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking an Accountant to support weekly production reports, inventories, and plant transfers. The role assists with month-end closing, payroll and asset audits, and cost-control analysis in close collaboration with Operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting with 1–3 years in production accounting, and have hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems and Excel. Strong communication, leadership and accounting knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related job experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in plant production accounting
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system, Excel and Microsoft.
• Leadership and team skills.
• Knowledge of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment.
• Understanding of payroll, general ledger, accounts payable and cost accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.

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.

Skills

Plant production accounting

SAP/ERP system

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Cost accounting

Payroll audits

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP/ERP system

Job description

Description

ACCOUNTANT

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.

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

BASIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years’ experience in plant production accounting
• 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