Position : Member Payment Specialist

Location : East Syracuse, New York

Requisition ID: : 25958

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