Senior Livestock Bookkeeper

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Your Opportunity

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Responsible for accurately paying and accounting for funds disbursed for livestock and freight. Assists livestock buyers by supplying needed information pertaining to contracts. Focuses on superior customer service and assists producers that may have questions about payment and changes in addresses.

Core Responsibilities

HogPro - Enters information into HogPro such as livestock head count and weight, freight adjustments, maintains producer information, livestock contracts, and writes checks for livestock and freight. Customer Service - Provides customer service and support for hog buyers and grade/yield clerks. Records - Maintains and files daily and monthly records.

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) and 2 year’s relevant experience required.
• •Must possess basic accounting skills.
• •Advanced knowledge of HogPro.
• •Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• •Ability to operate basic office equipment; fax, copier, computer and multi-line telephone systems; and postage machines.
• •Strong customer service and communication skills, both 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 and 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.

• •Office and plant setting. 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.



Relocation Package Available

No



EEO 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.

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