Sr Accounting Clerk

Wayne Farms LLC; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an experienced payroll and accounts payable clerk to handle payroll processing and A/P duties for our poultry production locations. This role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and welfare guidelines.

The candidate should have at least three years of accounting experience in A/P or payroll, familiarity with ADP e-time, and the ability to learn the D71/EAM system. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three 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 and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll processing and A/P for assigned location under limited supervision.
• Verify payroll data accuracy by generating reports and correcting as needed for each pay period.
• Process invoices by matching to requisitions and entering into the accounting system promptly.
• Generate POS for invoices without an associated invoice.
• Collaborate with purchasing to resolve unmatched invoices and train on procedures when needed.
• May supervise one or more clerks at leadership discretion.
• Adhere to company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and relevant laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

A/P accounting

ADP e-time

Invoice management

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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.

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.