Accounting Clerk

Wayne Farms; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in North Carolina is seeking an accounting professional responsible for A/P, A/R and general ledger processes at the assigned location.

You will perform payroll reviews, prepare reports, reconcile data, and collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate financials. This is an individual contributor role requiring strong math, communication, and organizational skills in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years relevant clerical and accounts payable or accounts receivable experience; manufacturing setting preferred
• Strong customer focus with ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
• Exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Self-starter with initiative and sense of urgency, able to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting, accounts payable and receivable tasks for the assigned location (match, code and enter invoices; maintain vendor files)
• Review and verify payroll for assigned locations; generate reports and make corrections
• Calculate and prepare payments (growth, settlements, IRS levies, bonuses); enter into system
• Collect and analyze data; prepare and distribute reports
• Review production reports for accuracy; coordinate with operations to fix discrepancies
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile discrepancies
• Investigate unmatched invoices with other departments
• Train/cross-train others on new policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for performing general accounting processes, (A/P, A/R and general ledger) and administrative duties for assigned location.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Under minimal supervision, perform a variety of accounting, accounts payable and receivable tasks (i.e. match, code and enter invoices, maintain vendor files, review vendor invoices, etc.) for the assigned location
• Review and verify accuracy of assigned location(s) payroll; generate reports, verifying data and make corrections as specified by supervisors for each pay period
• Calculate and prepare payments (i.e. grower, settlements, bank assignments, IRS fuel levies, bonus and incentive payments, etc.); enter into system for payment
• Collect and analyze data, prepare relevant reports and distribute to appropriate personnel
• Review production reports (i.e. inventory, headcount, payroll, etc.) for accuracy; partner with Operation/Production personnel to rectify report errors/variances; notify appropriate personnel of unrectified discrepancies
• Analyze, prepare and enter data for required general ledger entries; reconcile any discrepancies prior to entry
• Partner with other internal departments to investigate and resolve unmatched invoices
• Train/ cross-train others on new policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This is an Individual Contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

EDUCATION And CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business preferred

Experience And Skills

• Minimum two (2) years relevant clerical and accounts payable or accounts receivable experience; A/P or A/R experience within a manufacturing setting preferred
• Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
• Must have exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

Safety Requirements

• Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit for long periods of time utilizing office equipment and/or computers.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.