SOX-Driven Accounting Specialist — Finance & Ops

Pilgrim; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Time off: flexible unpaid leave, vac,

401(k) company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Sanford, NC is seeking an Accounting & Finance specialist to support production, inventory, and close activities. You will reconcile accounts, ensure internal controls, and assist with SOX compliance, reporting, and audits.

Strong Excel and SAP experience is preferred; high attention to detail and clear written/oral communication are essential. Join a team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement, with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 1-2 years clerical accounting experience preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Proficient in SAP or a comparable ERP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile production, inventory, sales, transfers, and customer account activity.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to production, inventory, billing, invoices, receivables, credits, deductions, and write-offs.
• Process credits, debits, re-bills, deposits, product returns, and other accounting transactions.
• Enter, validate, and analyze daily production and operational data, including production, kill, and head count reporting.
• Assist with reporting, month-end activities, audits, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
• Communicate with customers, transportation partners, and internal departments regarding account, billing, and payment issues.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for payroll, timekeeping, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations, Live Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial and operational reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Work partial Sundays as needed to support production reporting, inventory reconciliation, accounting close processes, and operational requirements.

Skills

Clerical accounting

Communication skills

Document review

Report prep

Excel

Office suite

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Pilgrim’s in Sanford, NC is seeking an Accounting & Finance specialist to support production, inventory, and close activities. You will reconcile accounts, ensure internal controls, and assist with SOX compliance, reporting, and audits.

Strong Excel and SAP experience is preferred; high attention to detail and clear written/oral communication are essential. Join a team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement, with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth