Corporate Accountant at Pilgrim's, Greeley, CO

Category: Accounting & Finance

Location: Greeley Corporate Office, Greeley, CO

Overview

Pilgrim’s, the second-largest chicken producer in the world, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join our team at our headquarters in Greeley, Colorado. 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 to customers in over 100 countries. Our headquarters in Greeley hosts 1,200 employees who benefit from more than 300 days of sunshine annually.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary

The Corporate Accountant will play a vital role in managing and preparing corporate journal entries and account reconciliations within our large, complex, and fast-paced organization. This role involves detailed financial reporting, subsidiary trial balance reviews, and preparation of quarterly financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Journal Entries and Reconciliations: Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, focusing on prepaid expenses, expense allocations, and intercompany balancing.
• Month-End Ledger Closing: Manage and execute the month-end closing process.
• Financial Data Analysis: Accumulate and analyze data for balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Subsidiary Review and Consolidation: Review subsidiary trial balances and other financial reporting schedules, and consolidate them with the parent company’s financial statements.
• Quarterly Financial Statements: Prepare quarterly financial statements and fulfill disclosure requirements.
• Audit Assistance: Support quarterly reviews and audits.
• IFRS Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of IFRS financial statements.
• External Reporting: Help with monthly and quarterly external reporting, including government filings.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience: 3-4 years of combined experience in public accounting and industry preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with various levels of management and external auditors.
• Technical Skills:
  • General ledger knowledge in consolidation accounting, including eliminations and foreign currency translation (SAP experience is a plus).
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP reporting, including financial statement preparation and review.
  • IFRS reporting knowledge is a plus.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills, quick learner, and able to complete responsibilities independently with proper training.
• Accommodation: Capable of performing job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Travel: Willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Includes sick leave, vacation, and 6 company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) Plan: Company match begins after the first year of service, following the company vesting schedule.
• Salary Range: Base salary range of $60,000-$85,000.
• Incentive Pay: Eligibility to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.

About Pilgrim’s

Pilgrim’s is dedicated to being the best in all aspects of our business, ensuring top-quality products and services to our customers, fostering trust with our suppliers, delivering profitability for our shareholders, and providing opportunities for a better future for all our team members.

Core Values

• Availability
• Determination
• Discipline
• Humility
• Ownership
• Simplicity
• Sincerity

Equal Opportunity Employment

Pilgrim’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Application Process

This position does not have an application deadline and will remain open until filled. Pilgrim’s conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks post-offer and prior to employment commencement. The Immigration Reform and Control Act mandates that employment eligibility verification be completed by the end of the third day of work.

For individuals in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role, considering relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies.

Contact Information

For more details or to apply, please visit our careers page or contact us directly at our Greeley Corporate Office. We look forward to considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team at Pilgrim’s.