• Accounting Specialist

    Pilgrim's (Cold Spring, MN)


    Description

    ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

    ***RESUME REQUIRED***

    PURPOSE AND GENERAL SUMMARY:

    Pilgrim’s is looking for an Accounting Specialist to 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 ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. This role will be based in at our processing plant in Cold Spring, MN.

     

    _At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always._

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Reconciling production between shop floor and SAP.

    + Balancing finished product and raw meat inventories daily.

    + Correcting storage locations within SAP for raw meat and finished goods.

    + Clearing production errors within SAP and closing daily production.

    + Reconciling sales and internal product transfers.

    + Assisting production accountant with weekly production data.

    + Enter daily numbers for production daily kills

    + Balance between two systems before posting

    + Will be able to cross train for coverage in the department with other clerk

    + Work closely with the Live Accounting team to balance head per farm

    + Other duties as required.

    EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    + 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.

    + Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

    The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following **compensation and benefits** :

    + **Benefits** : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

    + **Paid Time Off** : sick leave, vacation, personal days, and 6 company observed holidays;

    + **401(k):** company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

    + **Base salary** range of **$** **19.50 - 21.00/hr** **;** and

    + **Career Development:** Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

     

    For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

     

    We will accept applications and resumes for this position until **07/11/2025** .

     

    **About us:** Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado.

     

    EOE, including disability/vets