Payroll & Accounting Administrator

Tyson Foods; 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

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.