Accounting Specialist I
JBS Foods•Souderton, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for the direct execution of sales invoicing and accounts payable support for the JBS Souderton location. This position reports directly to the Plant Controller and supports the accounting team with accurate and timely transaction processing, month-end close activities, and general ledger support.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, Equivalent or higher
- Working knowledge of general computer use
- Proficiency in Excel, SAP, or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting preferred
- High sense of urgency
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility of priorities
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Interpersonal communication and professionalism
- Flexibility of schedule (some weekends required)
Responsibilities
- Perform daily invoicing of orders shipped from the JBS Souderton Beef inventory the day prior.
- Work and communicate closely with the onsite Distribution Center team and, as needed, third-party warehouses to resolve bill of lading errors and ensure accurate invoicing.
- Resolve billing errors in conjunction with the shipping department, sales team, external customers, and internal claims department.
- Communicate with and provide documentation to the sales department, claims department, and others as needed.
- Support accounts payable activities, including invoice review and processing, vendor account research, resolution of invoice discrepancies, and coordination with purchasing and receiving to ensure invoices are properly supported and processed in a timely manner.
- Facilitate audits, prepare reports, assist with account collections, maintain records, and respond to general customer and vendor inquiries.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
- Actively support month-end close, including preparation and posting support for journal entries, account reconciliations, expense accruals, and other general ledger and closing activities as assigned by the Plant Controller.
- Invoice all orders billed the day prior
- Bill and invoice specialty sales
- Daily reconciliation of sales
- Monitor and print intercompany loads and claims (debit/credit memo)
- Review and process accounts payable invoices and supporting documentation
- Research and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and account issues
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and department owners to resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies
- Support vendor statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or aged items
- Assist with month-end close procedures and ensure assigned tasks are completed within established deadlines
- Prepare and/or support journal entries, including appropriate documentation and account coding
- Assist with balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations
- Assist with expense accruals and weekly cost estimates
- Support audit requests and provide accounting documentation as needed
- Assist with general accounting procedures and special projects as assigned by the Plant Controller
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
