Payroll Clerk

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A great job and a great future awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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The Finance/Accounting team is seeking driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our $15B company. Personnel examine data for accurate pricing in Customer Finance, reconcile/manage invoices as an Accounting Coordinator, or scrutinize the company's state/federal income tax data in Corporate Tax.

This position would assist the payroll department in various clerical duties and support the team as they process in‑house payroll that is centralized at our corporate office. The position reports to Payroll Manager and works closely with corporate team members and external agencies.

• Open and process mail - once mail is opened each piece of mail is scanned into an internal ticketing system for processing by a team member.
• Process Interrogatories - Answer, scan and mail all interrogatories that come in via mail, fax or e‑mail.
• Process and mail out reissued A/​P garnishment checks.
• Process and mail reprinted W2's.
• Process internal overnight and regular mail of off‑cycle checks.
• Process and mail deposit backup and checks received for miscellaneous paybacks and garnishment fees.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines to keep the Company in legal compliance.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Relocation Package Available

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757‑357‑1595.