Accounting Clerk I

Job Description

Accounting Clerk I | Perdue Farms

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Perdue Farms. Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business focused on becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins for consumers and customers globally. This role is crucial in supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial reports and inventory records, and contributing to the smooth functioning of accounting processes. It is an opportunity to develop accounting skills and make an impact within a collaborative team dedicated to integrity and respect.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, on-site
• Pay: $17.50 – $26.50 hourly
• Team: Part of a collaborative accounting team, reporting to local accounting leadership
• Mission: This role ensures accuracy across financial reports and inventory records by supporting daily accounting operations.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Daily Reconciliations: Complete daily accounting activities and reconciliations to identify consumption discrepancies from the previous day.
• Month-End Support: Compile data and reports to assist with the monthly accounting closing process.
• Inventory Auditing: Assist in observing and auditing the physical inventories of meat, packaging, ingredients, and maintenance parts.
• Balance Sheet Assistance: Support local accounting leadership with monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Cross-Training: Cross-train with other accounting associates to provide backup for their jobs during vacations or leaves.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience or general administrative experience.
• Skills: Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; good oral and written communication skills; strong planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Bonus: Associate Degree in Accounting; experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, SAP, or continuous improvement concepts; further education or certification within the accounting field.