Accounting Specialist

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

24d

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist works closely with operations and accounting management to maintain internal control procedures, standards, and compliance related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and generally accepted accounting principles. The role reconciles operational and financial activity, researches discrepancies, processes accounting transactions, and supports reporting, audits, month-end activities, and operational requirements. It also communicates with customers, transportation partners, and internal teams, provides backup support for other accounting functions, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives. Partial Sunday work may be needed.

Requirements

• Must communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must be able to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Must be able to prepare a variety of reports and analyses.
• Knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP system, Excel, and Microsoft software.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of clerical accounting experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile production, inventory, sales, transfers, and customer account activity across SAP and other business systems.
• 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 while maintaining proper documentation.
• 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 about 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 support 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.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Time off benefits include flexible unpaid leave, vacation time, and six company-recognized holidays.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base hourly salary of $21.00.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED