Associate Accounting Specialist

Performs clerical work in support of the organization's finance function. Helps maintain accurate records and ensures all transactions are completed according to company policies and legal requirements. Provides accounting support to operations and gains understanding of accounting principles and standards.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Key Responsibilities

• Helps maintain accurate and complete basic financial records ensuring compliance with accounting principles and standards.
• Aids with gathering and validating data for financial reporting which may include monthly or annual reporting tasks.
• Completes data entry. Helps identify errors and learns to support resolution.
• Provides administrative support for finance-related documentation and tasks including filing, scanning, and document organization.
• Learns all regulations and accounting practices and procedures.
• Collaborates to provide accurate support documentation, including providing basic administrative support for audits.
• Communicates internally and externally to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Supports reconciliation efforts for accounts, statements, data entry, etc.
• Assists with the preparation, verification, and processing of financial documentation which may include invoices, payments, and purchase orders.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good learning agility
• Organization, time-management, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to solve routing problems using established standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites and ability to learn new technologies
• Detail-orientated with the ability to maintain accuracy in data entry
• Good customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive information
• Basic math skills
• Ability to learn accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience working in SAP

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.