Accounting Clerk I

Job Description

Accounting Clerk I | Perdue Farms

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Perdue Farms, located in-person. Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business, focused on becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers globally. The company prides itself on a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and respect, where associates are encouraged to contribute and feel valued. As an Accounting Clerk I, you will play an important role in supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring accuracy across financial reports and inventory records, directly contributing to the smooth functioning of our accounting processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $17.5–$26.5 hourly
• Team: Reporting to local accounting leadership, within a collaborative accounting team.
• Mission: Supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring accuracy across financial reports and inventory records.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Complete daily accounting activities, including reconciliations, to assist with identifying consumption discrepancies from the previous day.
• Compile data and reports to assist with the monthly accounting closing process.
• Assist in observing and auditing the physical inventories of meat, packaging, ingredients, and maintenance parts.
• Support the local accounting leadership in the monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Cross-train with other accounting associates to provide back-up for their jobs due to vacations or leaves.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: 1-3 years of preferred experience in accounting or general administrative roles.
• Skills: Excellent computer proficiency in Excel and Word; strong oral communication for clear interactions; effective written communication for reports and documentation; strong planning, problem-solving, and analytical abilities for data accuracy.
• Bonus: Associate Degree in Accounting; experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, SAP, or continuous improvement concepts; further accounting education or certification.