Senior Livestock Bookkeeper

Smithfield Foods • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Senior Livestock Bookkeeper is responsible for accurately paying and accounting for funds disbursed for livestock and freight. The role assists livestock buyers by providing information related to contracts and delivers customer service to producers with questions about payments or address changes. The position uses HogPro to enter livestock head counts and weights, make freight adjustments, maintain producer information and livestock contracts, and write livestock and freight checks. It also supports hog buyers and grade/yield clerks and maintains daily and monthly records. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Basic accounting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of HogPro.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, including fax, copier, computer, multi-line telephone systems, and postage machines.
• Strong written and verbal customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pay and account for funds disbursed for livestock and freight.
• Supply livestock buyers with information pertaining to contracts.
• Assist producers with questions about payments and address changes.
• Enter livestock head counts and weights, freight adjustments, producer information, and livestock contracts into HogPro.
• Write checks for livestock and freight.
• Provide customer service and support for hog buyers and grade/yield clerks.
• Maintain and file daily and monthly records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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