Administrator Accounting - Louisa County

0045 Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.; Columbus Junction (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction, IA is seeking an Accounting Administrator to support payroll, time & attendance, and cost/yield/inventory clerical tasks. You will assist the Plant Controller with daily reporting, SAP data uploads, and production-area monitoring, while handling office supplies and HR-related duties.

This role requires careful, organized multitasking with strong communication. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of office experience and payroll exposure, plus proficiency in SAP,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of office experience required; payroll experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant supervision with daily and weekly time and attendance using UKG Pro and SAP Payroll.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports for Plant Controller and assist with variance data in SAP.
• Support plant management with monitoring processes in production areas.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks such as records retention and SAP/Coupa data entry.
• Must be available one Saturday per month to support closing duties.

Skills

Payroll

Time & Attendance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

SAP

UKG Pro

Microsoft Excel

Office Software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

UKG Pro

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Job Details: Summary : 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.

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

Work Shift

Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Benefits

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

Equality and Diversity

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.

Responsible AI

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.