Accounting Clerk - Smithfield Foods : Job Details

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Your Opportunity

Performs basic clerical accounting duties involving routine calculations, verifications, and postings, to process or compile financial data or records according to standard procedures and methods, which are applicable to virtually all transactions encountered.

Core Responsibilities

Accuracy and Adjustments

* Checks completeness and mathematical accuracy of repetitive accounting documents.

* Makes simple adjustments with the appropriate concurrence of a supervisor.

Posting

* Posts accounting information where the identification and location of postings are clearly indicated.

Reconciling

* Reconciles bank accounts. Refers discrepancies to higher-level personnel for assistance.

Classification and Coding

* Performs routine classification and coding to appropriate transaction accounts.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

* 1-3 years' accounting experience and/or training, preferred.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software.

* Knowledge and experience with 10-key adding machine.

* SAP experience (preferred).

* Excellent attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills.

* Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

* Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

* Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

* Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

* Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.

* Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-###-####.