Plant Accounting Clerk

Job Locations: US-IL-Monmouth Your Opportunity: A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods.
As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we’re a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees.
We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay Eligible for Overtime Pay Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
*Program eligibilities apply In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
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.
Salary Range: $15.
87 - $23.
40/hour 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.
Careers and Benefits: To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.
com/careerbenefits.
PEOPLE MATTER More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success.
We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS Our people matter.
That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.
Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate.
We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods: Headquartered in Smithfield, Va.
since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc.
is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.
With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food.
Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies.
We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.
S.
company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.
S.
value chain by 2030.
We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.
Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.
For more information, visit www.
smithfieldfoods.
com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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.