Administrator Accounting - Nashville Plant

Tyson Foods; Nashville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Nashville is seeking an Accounting Administrator to provide payroll and general accounting support to the Plant Controller. Responsibilities include time & attendance, reporting, and process monitoring in SAP, Coupa, and MS Office.

The role also covers records retention and supplier/purchasing tasks, with some HR support for plant activities. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of office and payroll experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years office experience required; 3+ years payroll experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Tyson system, Microsoft Office & Excel; SAP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with management.
• Ability to set priorities and multitask in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Time and Attendance: Assist plant supervision with daily and weekly time and attendance activities using SAP Payroll.
• Accounting: Prepare daily and weekly reports for the Plant Controller; aid in SAP variance uploads and monitoring processes.
• Additional Responsibilities: Enter PO receiving in SAP/Coupa and support HR with plant activities; oversee employee supply processes.
• Must be available one Saturday a month to support closing duties.

Skills

Time & Attendance

Payroll

SAP

Accounting support

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: MUST SIT AT NASHVILLE PLANT NO REMOTE HOURS; 8AM - 5PM **COVERAGE AS NEED** 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 SAP Payroll. Monitor plant time analytics, 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

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• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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