Accountant

Accountant PositionContinue growing with our family. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!Management Level: P3The 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 include:Supporting weekly and monthly close activitiesReporting and providing insight to monthly operation resultsSupporting all production reporting and inventory functionsReporting and analysis of Cost Savings and/or Cost reduction activitiesProviding financial analysis and cost estimates in support of new product development or cost reductionsPrepare and track Capital Investment Requests (CIRs) in alignment with Tyson financial approval processesParticipating in Annual Operating PlanAiding in preparation of financial forecastsPartner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment with company policies and accurate financial reportingSupport internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controlsSupporting LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriateAssist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as assignedRequirements:Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Experience: 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.Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, UKG) preferred.Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.Supervisory: May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.Travel: Minimal.Internal Disqualifiers:• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)• No written warning in the past six (6) months• No suspension on record for the last 12 monthsInternal applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experienceWork Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.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.We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.