Senior Accounting Clerk

Company: Wayne Farms LLC
Location: Decatur
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Senior Accounting Clerk

• PRIMARY FUNCTION:
  Primarily responsible for performing payroll processing duties, sales, and general accounting duties for a poultry processing plant and 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. Verify accuracy by generating reports, verifying data and making corrections as specified by supervisors for each pay period. Follow local Union Contract rules when processing payroll.
  • Compile weekly and monthly sales data by generating the required reports to verify and report sales, claims, and other applicable information. Reconcile sales to the general ledger and make any applicable general ledger entries.
  • Balance production and sales numbers on weekly and monthly basis.
  • Report weekly operational results to local management.
  • Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and research and resolve discrepancies.
  • Report annual unclaimed wages and any applicable labor reports to the appropriate agencies.
  • 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.
  • Be able to cross-train and backup other areas within the Accounting Department.
  • 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:
  • Associate's degree in accounting or higher.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
  • Prefer Minimum three (3) years' experience in Accounting
  • Knowledge of ADP and e-time preferred
  • 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
  • Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
  • Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
  • Prepare general ledger postings and statements
  • Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
  • Provide assistance and support to company personnel
  • Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
  • Constantly update job knowledge
  • Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
  • Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
  • Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
  • Aptitude for numbers
  • Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
    
    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
  • Occasionally 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.

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