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Accounting Clerk

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Decatur, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Job Summary

The primary function of the Complex Payroll Coordinator is processing the hourly payroll for the assigned location and providing administrative support for the payroll function in compliance with company, regulatory, federal, state and local legal requirements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Audit timekeeping system weekly payroll entries for the hourly population (missing punches, supervisor edits, bereavement edits, etc.), contact appropriate supervisor to reconcile and submit, sign off and transmit to corporate by deadline
  • Create and send EIB (upload file) to corporate including reconciliation and balancing of entries once file had been uploaded making edits when necessary
  • Run required reports for balancing payroll files before and after payroll upload including Zero Gross file, to ensure employees are paid as indicated by hourly
  • Partner with corporate payroll partner to research and resolve all timekeeping issues
  • Gather and compile data creating required weekly and monthly reports for Accounting and Human Resources
  • Provide training / guidance to employees regarding payroll system (adding payment or tax elections, printing pay slips, queries on garnishments, etc.)
  • Create and print manual check request form/s per corporate guidelines as needed
  • Perform required payroll duties for terminated employees
  • Perform other related duties as directed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Proficient computer skills with intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience and previous Workday experience; Kronos/ eTime experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, (verbal and written) both internally and externally with the ability to keep sensitive information confidential and appropriately handle and resolve issues effectively and efficiently; multi-lingual preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail.
  • Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload.

Education

The position requires a High School Diploma/ Equivalent

Experience

The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of payroll or accounting experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work non-standard shifts when needed (extended, weekends, holidays)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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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