Administrator Accounting - 1st Shift - Dakota City, NE

0045 Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.; Dakota City (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Accounting Administrator to support payroll, time & attendance, and cost/yield/inventory clerks at the Dakota City plant. The role involves reporting to the Plant Controller, handling records, and assisting with HR tasks while maintaining accurate financial data.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of office experience and payroll exposure, with strong communication and multitasking abilities to support plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years office experience required; 3+ years payroll experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Tyson Business Computer System, Microsoft Office & Excel; SAP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task and coordinate with others.

Responsibilities

• Time and Attendance: assist with daily/weekly time and attendance using UKG Pro and SAP Payroll; train new supervisors; respond to payroll questions; process tickets.
• Accounting: prepare daily/weekly reports for Plant Controller; assist in uploading variance data into SAP; monitor production-area processes.
• Additional Responsibilities: records retention; entering PO receipts in SAP/Coupa; support HR and plant activities; manage employee supply processes.
• Must be available one Saturday per month to support closing duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

UKG Pro

SAP Payroll

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tyson Business System

Job description

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as an Accounting Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for various functions efficiently while also providing accounting support to the Plant Controller. These responsibilities could include payroll, time & attendance, and/or cost/yield/inventory clerk duties. Additionally, you may oversee employee supply processes and assist in various plant management tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; some Saturday work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Time and Attendance: Assist plant supervision with daily and weekly time and attendance activities using UKG Pro and SAP Payroll. Monitor plant time analytics in UKG Pro, ensuring adherence to corporate policies. Provide training to new supervisors on payroll processes as necessary. Address Team Members' payroll questions and concerns promptly and effectively. Complete AskHR/Box Office tickets as required.

• Accounting: Prepare daily and weekly reports for the Plant Controller. Assist the Controller with plant variance information for upload into SAP. Provide support to the plant management team, including monitoring processes in production areas. Assist in self-audits of critical processes as determined by corporate accounting.

• Additional Responsibilities: Perform miscellaneous tasks such as records retention, entering PO receiving in SAP/Coupa, and supporting HR with plant activities. Manage employee supply processes, including inventory and ordering of office supplies, and employee sales. Undertake other duties and projects as assigned.

• Must be available one Saturday a month to support closing duties.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.