Accounting Administrator - A Shift - Louisa County, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Columbus Junction, IA

About The Position

The Accounting Administrator is responsible for researching and resolving customer deductions for specific distribution channels and divisions. The role includes reviewing customer short payments in Dispute, monitoring promotional spending, processing customer payments through Vistex when appropriate, and validating and coding deductions in SAP with appropriate approvals. The position also maintains customer profiles, processes accounts daily, collaborates with management, and works cross-functionally with Brokers, Sales, Accounting, Transportation, and Billing. The successful candidate keeps balances organized as they are reported by management and meets monthly department close deadlines without monitoring. 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 complete variable work activities, including setting priorities, evaluating results, and coordinating with others.
Assignments are defined, and the approach is usually determined in coordination with others.
Submit a resume with the application to be eligible for consideration.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of payroll experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Research and review all 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 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 organized as balances are reported on by management.
Meet monthly department close deadlines without monitoring.