Administrator Accounting - 1st Shift - Dakota City, NE

Tyson Foods; Nebraska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Accounting Administrator for the Dakota City plant. The role supports payroll, time and attendance, and cost/yield/inventory tasks while assisting the Plant Controller.

Strong detail orientation and multitasking are essential; shift is Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm with occasional Saturdays for close. Responsibilities include reporting, payroll inquiries, audits, and administrative tasks including records retention, PO entries in SAP/Coupa, and HR support.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and attendance tracking.
• Experience with UKG Pro and SAP Payroll preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Time and Attendance: assist with daily/weekly time tracking using UKG Pro and SAP Payroll.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports for Plant Controller and assist with SAP data uploads.
• Provide payroll support and address questions from team members.
• Oversee office supplies, records retention, and general plant administration.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time & attendance

UKG Pro

SAP Payroll

Microsoft Office & Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

UKG Pro

SAP Payroll

Coupa

Tyson Business Computer System

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Administrator Accounting - 1st Shift - Dakota City, NEApply: Dakota City Plant - Dakota City, Nebraska: Full time: Posted Today: R0491966**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)**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.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** 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.