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About the Role

The Accountant will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions for the assigned business area. This role will support the preparation of forecasts, help establish processes and guidelines to assist with the budgeting process. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining key reporting inputs, monitoring cost drivers, and supporting process improvements to strengthen financial performance and business decision-making. A strong understanding of accounting principles and collaboration with cross-functional partners is an integral part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting weekly and monthly close activities
• Reporting and providing insight to monthly operation results
• Supporting all production reporting and inventory functions
• Reporting and analysis of Cost Savings and/or Cost reduction activities
• Providing financial analysis and cost estimates in support of new product development or cost reductions
• Prepare and track Capital Investment Requests (CIRs) in alignment with Tyson financial approval processes
• Participating in Annual Operating Plan
• Aiding in preparation of financial forecasts
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting
• Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Supporting LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program is equivalent to one year of professional experience for entry-level Finance & Accounting roles, based on completion of both operations and F&A training components.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, UKG) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.
• Minimal travel.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• SAP
• Workday
• UKG
• Accounting principles
• Financial planning
• Financial analysis
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Cost accounting
• Process improvement
• Collaboration
• LEAN
• Safety initiatives

Location

• 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

About the Company

• Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States.
• Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods.
• No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Equal Opportunity

• Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.