Job Information
Diary Farmers of America Inc. Member Payment Specialist in East Syracuse, New York
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for entry and maintenance of pricing and deductions for multiple payroll divisions
- Adhere to strict federal deadlines
- Process highly sensitive financial information for over 2,300 Farmer Owners
- Responsible for processing of organic certificates, monthly condition types and assignment changes for all company codes
- Process 10-day, mid-month advance and final payrolls for multiple milk handlers including organics and independents
- Process specialty payrolls including deferments, adjustments, special advances, voluntary disposals, Caring Dairy, Maine tier and any other government issued programs
- Process special advance interest
- Support/answer Farmer Owners inquiries via phone and email
- Implement changes to premiums as instructed by management & membership
- Collaborate with membership and farm services to compile and write up information for special advance payments
- Collaborate with other departments and business units on projects and member services
- Assist field staff with payroll/producer information
- Review 1099's and annual statements for producers' tax purposes
- Other duties as assigned
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Education and Experience
- Associates degree or 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to manage workload, completing tasks with multiple deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel and Power BI reports
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, for internal and external audiences
- Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with regulators, customers, and farmer-owners
- Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork between departments
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly