Site Payroll Analyst

• Bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees based on schedule and supervisor input
• Provide overtime, headcount and vacation reports to plant staff to ensure plant is staying on budget and employees are taking vacation.
• Ensure the accurate development and maintenance of all standard product costs for Omaha site
• Participate in the control of the Omaha costs by providing management with effective cost analyses utilizing comparisons of actual performance to standards and budgets
• Review and report on monthly raw material efficiency variances (VPC)
• Perform relevant cost analyses as required using budget versus actual comparisons or historical data
• Provide support for cycle counting and annual physical audit and implement resolutions to any related findings
• Perform accurate and timely month-end close activities and serve as back-up for other month-end functions
• Support fixed cost analyses and reconciliations as required
• Support documenting finance processes at the Omaha site
• Capital project and site services purchase order and tracking support
• Continuous Improvement financial tracking support and reporting

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field of study
• 3 years accounting/finance experience
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, modelling, and benchmarking
• Experience with standard financial analysis tools, i.e., NPV, risk assessment, and value creation
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and working in a plant environment
• Experience preparing company budgets
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must be self-disciplined, organized, analytical and detail oriented; yet have the flexibility to prioritize to meet changing demands and to adjust quickly to new tasks
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills with a customer/quality focus
• Knowledge of SAP

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Clear, accurate communications of procedure status to stakeholders
• Able to work in cross-functional/departmental setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and seek out best practices to improve process 
• Able to multi-task and flexible to change.
• Able to work in a team environment with changing priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills.

What we Offer

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day

401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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The Site Payroll Analyst interfaces with site management staff, manufacturing accounting and corporate accounting groups in performing general, cost and auditing accounting functions to provide accurate and timely data for monthly closings, control and evaluation purposes.