Accounting Administrator - A Shift - Louisa County, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Columbus Junction (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented professional to research and resolve customer deductions for specific distribution channels and divisions.

You will review short payments, monitor promotions, process payments in Vistex, and validate deductions in SAP with approvals. The role requires strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, SAP familiarity, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to meet monthly close deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years office experience.
• 3+ years payroll experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel; SAP preferred.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Judgment to set priorities and coordinate with others.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve customer deductions for specified distribution channels and divisions.
• Monitor promotional spending and alert management of overspends and incorrect promotional issues.
• Process customer payments through Vistex when appropriate.
• Validate deductions and code if valid in SAP systems with approvals.
• Maintain up-to-date customer profiles and process accounts daily.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functionally across Brokers, Sales, Accounting, Transportation, and Billing.
• Meet monthly department close deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Communication skills

Payroll knowledge

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tyson Business Computer System

Job description

Job Summary

This position is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the research and resolution of customer deductions for specific distribution channels and divisions. As part of our dynamic team, you will:

• Research and review all customer short payments in Dispute.
• Monitor promotional spending and alert appropriate management of overspends and incorrect promotional issues.
• Process customer payments through Vistex when appropriate.
• Validate deductions and code if valid in SAP systems while maintaining appropriate approvals.
• Maintain up-to-date customer profiles and process accounts daily.
• Collaborate with the management team while performing assigned tasks and reporting.
• Work cross-functionally across the enterprise including Brokers, Sales, Accounting, Transportation, and Billing.
• Keep organized as balances are reported on by management.
• Meet monthly department close deadlines without monitoring.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Some Saturday work may be required.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years office experience required; 3+ years payroll experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Requires basic computer skills including using a Tyson Business Computer System as well as Microsoft Office & Excel, SAP Preferred.
• Communication Skills: Requires written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of management.
• Work activities are variable and require judgment to complete tasks such as setting priorities, evaluating results, and coordinating with others.
• Assignments are defined and the approach to be taken is usually determined in coordination with others.
• Travel: None
• All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Relocation Assistance

No

Work Shift

A Shift (United States of America)

Background Checks

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Applicant Type

Hourly Applicants ONLY

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Unsolicited Assistance

Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.