Member Payment Specialist
Dean Foods

Job Title

Member Payment SpecialistLocation

East Syracuse, New YorkDescription

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

Requirements

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

Pay Range

$17.00 - $27.00

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