Accounting Clerk

Wayne Farms•Albertville, AL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing general accounting processes, (A/P, A/R and general ledger) and administrative duties for assigned location. This is an Individual Contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy. 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 by applying online today.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business preferred
Minimum two (2) years relevant clerical and accounts payable or accounts receivable experience
A/P or A/R experience within a manufacturing setting preferred
Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
Must have exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
Proficient computer and math skills
Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of accounting, accounts payable and receivable tasks (i.e. match, code and enter invoices, maintain vendor files, review vendor invoices, etc.) for the assigned location
Review and verify accuracy of assigned location(s) payroll; generate reports, verifying data and make corrections as specified by supervisors for each pay period
Calculate and prepare payments (i.e. grower, settlements, bank assignments, IRS fuel levies, bonus and incentive payments, etc.); enter into system for payment
Collect and analyze data, prepare relevant reports and distribute to appropriate personnel
Review production reports (i.e. inventory, headcount, payroll, etc.) for accuracy; partner with Operation/Production personnel to rectify report errors/variances; notify appropriate personnel of unrectified discrepancies
Analyze, prepare and enter data for required general ledger entries; reconcile any discrepancies prior to entry
Partner with other internal departments to investigate and resolve unmatched invoices
Train/ cross-train others on new policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned
Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory