Accounting Administrator - A Shift - Louisa County, IA

Tyson Fresh Meats•Columbus Junction, IA

About The Position

The Accounting Administrator researches and resolves customer deductions for specific distribution channels and divisions. The position reviews customer short payments in Dispute, monitors promotional spending, processes customer payments through Vistex when appropriate, validates deductions, and codes valid deductions in SAP while maintaining required approvals. It also maintains customer profiles, processes accounts daily, organizes balances for management reporting, and meets monthly department close deadlines independently. The role works with management and cross-functional partners including Brokers, Sales, Accounting, Transportation, and Billing. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some Saturday work may be required. Travel is not required. A resume must be submitted with the application to be eligible for consideration. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of office experience.
Basic computer skills, including use of a Tyson Business Computer System, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
Written and verbal communication skills to communicate with all levels of management.
Ability to use judgment to set priorities, evaluate results, and coordinate with others on variable work activities.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
A resume must be submitted with the application to be eligible for consideration.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of payroll experience preferred.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and review customer short payments in Dispute.
Monitor promotional spending and alert appropriate management to overspends and incorrect promotional issues.
Process customer payments through Vistex when appropriate.
Validate deductions and code valid deductions in SAP systems while maintaining appropriate approvals.
Maintain up-to-date customer profiles and process accounts daily.
Collaborate with the management team while performing assigned tasks and reporting.
Work cross-functionally with Brokers, Sales, Accounting, Transportation, and Billing.
Keep balances organized for management reporting.
Meet monthly department close deadlines without monitoring.