Administrative Coordinator: Finance, Purchasing & Payroll

SONOCO CANADA; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an Administrative Coordinator in Newport, TN for an in-office, full-time role reporting to the Office Manager. You will support financial accounting, purchasing, timekeeping, and general administrative tasks.

Key duties include invoice processing, data entry, month-end close support, payroll timekeeping, and payroll calculations. The role emphasizes organized records, audits, and collaboration across departments in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative, accounting, or office support role.
• Familiarity with accounting systems, purchasing workflows, and timekeeping processes preferred.
• High School degree required; accounting degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with incentive pay calculations and inventory tracking is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial accounting tasks, including invoice processing, data entry, and reconciliations.
• Support purchasing activities and vendor productivity opportunities, including placing orders, managing vendor communications and supply improvement opportunities, managing and maintaining purchasing records and data.
• Take, reconcile, and enter inventory counts on a scheduled basis.
• Complete assigned tasks related to month-end close processes accurately and on time.
• Maintain organized records and assist in document management for audits and reporting.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Support payroll timekeeping and payroll duties in addition to weekly incentive pay calculations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Owning employee engagement and community outreach programs on-site and in local communities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Participate in Sonoco Performance System initiatives and assist in plant productivity improvements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Accounting basics

Timekeeping processes

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Sonoco is seeking an Administrative Coordinator in Newport, TN for an in-office, full-time role reporting to the Office Manager. You will support financial accounting, purchasing, timekeeping, and general administrative tasks.

Key duties include invoice processing, data entry, month-end close support, payroll timekeeping, and payroll calculations. The role emphasizes organized records, audits, and collaboration across departments in a manufacturing setting.