Sr Accounting Clerk

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a payroll and accounts payable clerk for a poultry processing facility. You will perform payroll processing, process invoices, and maintain AP records, ensuring compliance with company policies and welfare guidelines.

The role requires at least three years in accounting or payroll, familiarity with ADP e-time is a plus, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting (A/P) and/or Payroll.
• Knowledge of ADP e-time preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize invoice and purchase management system (D71/ EAM).
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills with precise attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs payroll processing and accounting A/P function for assigned location
• Verify accuracy of payroll data by generating reports, verifying data and making corrections as specified by supervisors for each pay period
• Process invoices by matching invoice to requisition to received product, code and enter into accounting system in a timely manner
• Generate a POS (purchase outside the system) when an invoice is received that does not have an associated invoice
• Work with purchasing to investigate and resolve unmatched invoices; train on correct procedure when needed
• May supervise one or more clerks at leadership discretion
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned (i.e. back-up receptionist, mail distribution, etc.)

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll

ADP e-time

Invoice management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ADP e-time

D71/EAM

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for performing payroll processing duties and general A/P clerical accounting for a poultry processing plant, feed mill or hatchery. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for performing payroll processing duties and general A/P clerical accounting for a poultry processing plant, feed mill or hatchery. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Under minimal supervision, performs payroll processing and accounting A/P function for assigned location
• Verify accuracy of payroll data by generating reports, verifying data and making corrections as specified by supervisors for each pay period
• Process invoices by matching invoice to requisition to received product, code and enter into accounting system in a timely manner
• Generate a POS (purchase outside the system) when an invoice is received that does not have an associated invoice
• Work with purchasing to investigate and resolve unmatched invoices; train on correct procedure when needed
• May supervise one or more clerks at leadership discretion
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned (i.e. back-up receptionist, mail distribution, etc.)

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Accounting (A/P) and/or Payroll
• Knowledge of ADP e-time preferred
• Ability to learn and utilize invoice and purchase management system (D71/ EAM)
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational skills, with precise attention to detail
• Demonstrated sound work ethic, high degree of personal integrity, honesty and moral character
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently lifts 10 lbs and occasionally 40 lbs
• Occasionally walks throughout facility
• May be subject to extreme wet and cold, as well as hot and humid environments
• May work around live and/or raw animal smells

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.