Accountant I

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

2d

About The Position

This position assists with weekly production reports, finished inventories and transfers from other plants. It assists the 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. The role works closely with operations to reduce costs through reporting and analysis. It also assists with the preparation of operational and capital budgets, and the development of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance as it pertains to generally accepted accounting principles. The Accountant I will assist with the preparation of reports that summarize business activity, operational expenses, and variances, including weekly estimates. They will ensure adequate coverage of all hourly functions and cross-training for vacations, holidays, and sick time. The role involves assisting with the preparation of yearly budgets and preparing reports as needed for trucking and pet food profit centers. Analysis of raw material receipts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and producing truck driver payroll are key responsibilities. The Accountant I will work with internal and external audit agencies on quarterly and annual audit reviews, participate in periodic test counts and fixed asset audits, and is responsible for inventory controls and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly production reports, finished inventories and transfers from other plants.
• Assist Accounting Manager with month end closing and reporting, physical inventory test counts and adjustments, payroll audits and asset audits.
• Work closely with operations to reduce costs through reporting and analysis.
• Assist with preparation of operational and capital budgets.
• Assist with development of internal control procedures, standards and compliance as it pertains to generally accepted accounting principles.
• 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 trucking and pet food profit centers.
• Analysis of raw material receipts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy.
• Produce truck driver payroll.
• Work with internal and external audit agencies on quarterly and annual audit reviews.
• Participate in periodic test counts and fixed asset audits.
• Responsible for inventory controls and accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level