Accounting Specialist

Arcadia, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at Pilgrims

About Pilgrims
Pilgrims is a leading global provider of high-quality food products including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the worlds largest poultry producers Pilgrims has provided wholesome quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. Its our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Pilgrims Arcadia Location
While Pilgrims is a global company we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia WI. Pilgrims works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrims wantsYOUto join our Accounting Team as anAccounting Specialist. The starting salary for this position will be based on your education and experience.

At Pilgrims Safety Is a Condition which means the safety of our team members comes first always!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Specialist will work closely with operations and accounting management to assure the maintenance of internal control procedures standards and compliance as it pertains to the Sarbanes Oxley Act and to insure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Processing credits debits re-bills and researching invoices.
Researching accounts for receivables activity payments deductions credits write-offs. This includes maintaining all proper documentation is in order.
Communicating with customers on payment and billing issues.
Logging product returns and verify disposition of returns.
Posting all deposits daily.
Communication with Transportation partners on customer account issues especially COD accounts.
Backing up for other areas and departments as needed.
Other duties as required by management and supervision.

EXPECTATIONS all Team Members

Observe & enforce all company personnel quality safety and food safety policies.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers clients co-workers and leadership teams.
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma. Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES

High School Diploma/GED; Associates Degree preferred
1-2 years clerical accounting experience preferred.
Must be able to 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 comparable ERP system Excel and Microsoft.
Knowledge of modern office practices procedures methods and equipment.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.

EOE including disability/vets

Required Experience:

DescriptionPosition at PilgrimsAbout PilgrimsPilgrims is a leading global provider of high-quality food products including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the worlds largest poultry producers Pilgrims has provided wholesome quality products to customers and consume...