Accounting Specialist

Pilgrim's•Pittsburg, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for accounting activities relating to the broiler and breeder operations. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Typically requires 2 years of clerical/accounting experience
Microsoft Office experience required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must pass a drug, alcohol, and background check.
Must provide verification of employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Calculating and preparing grower payments, settlements, bank assignments, IRS Levy's, fuel pay, bonus pay and incentive pay
Tracking and verifying costs on broiler and/or breeder flocks
Performing breeder flock closings on a weekly/monthly basis
Capitalizing pullet flocks on a weekly/monthly basis
Monitoring broiler and/or breeder inventories weekly
Keying accounts payable and accounts receivable for broiler and/or breeder growers and contract catchers/haulers
Controlling what accounts receivable deductions are coming out of a growers payment on a weekly/monthly basis, by putting items on hold or off hold
Maintaining grower files
Working with internal and external auditors on a regular basis
Working with outside grow-out locations on a daily basis, by email and phone
Performing related tasks as requested