Trade Specialist

Job Summary

Assumes a pivotal role in ensuring precise financial reporting through the adept management of accruals, reconciliation of accounts, and meticulous maintenance of financial records. Aims to optimize profitability by scrutinizing trade accruals, payments and deductions associated with trade accrual programs. Adheres to established accounting guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

* Scrutinizes trade contracts within the Trade System to ensure accurate accruals to the general ledger.

* Evaluates auto payment and on-demand payments for proper program set-up, supporting documentation and authorizations prior to disbursing payments.

* Examines deductions for correct program setup, validates supporting documentation including use of customer portals prior to claim creation.

* Reviews and evaluates customer deductions and post-audits for accuracy or initiates repayment processes.

* Collaborates cross-functionally (i.e., Brokers, Business Development, Sales, Customer Service, etc.) to support and enhance financial performance and reporting accuracy.

* Utilizes good customer knowledge by providing detailed customer-specific ad-hoc analyses resulting in specialized reporting for sales and customers.

* Provides support for audits (i.e., Collateral, KPMG, and Seaboard).

* Utilizes relevant software and tools to be the data keeper of financial data.

* Executes all accounting activities in an acceptable manner according to accounting practices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

* High School diploma, GED or equivalent

* 1+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

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

* Ability to learn relevant accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards

* Solid written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

* Firm organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and some experience in accounting software (QuickBooks, M-Tech, SAP, or similar)

* Detailed-oriented with a high level of accuracy and precision

* Good Customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive information

* Sound critical thinking, data review, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

* Some direct accrual-focused experience

* Experience with trade management or deal management software solutions such as Blacksmith, Vistex, Demand Tech, HighRadius, or similar

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 may be performed remotely; in a climate-controlled office environment; or a combination of the two. For remote work, the employee must have a dedicated workspace to safely setup and use assigned IT equipment, preferably free from distractions. The employee is responsible for ensuring adequate internet service is available when working remotely (the recommended minimum speed is 20mb download and 5mb upload).

* The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.

* Occasional travel may be required.

Disclaimer

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. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.