Cost Analyst

**Job Details:****Summary:**The Cost Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost analysis for the plant. This position prepares daily, weekly, and monthly production cost reports, assists with budgeting and forecasting, and supports plant leadership with financial insights that drive operational performance. The role also ensures compliance with Tyson Foods’ accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).**Key Responsibilities:*** Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly production cost reports.* Support the plant self-audit program, including fixed asset and inventory reviews.* Assist with annual operating and capital budgets.* Serve as backup for payroll processing and controller-related weekly tasks.* Review financial data and explain spending and cost variances.* Develop and maintain spreadsheets and reports for management and ad-hoc requests.* Support cost savings and efficiency projects through data analysis.* Maintain accurate standard costing, including bills of materials (BOMs) and production standards.* Participate in month-end close, financial forecasts, and annual planning.* Provide cost estimates and financial analysis for new products and process improvements.* Other duties as assigned.**REQUIREMENTS:*** **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or another related field required. Combination of work experience and education may be considered.* **Experience**: At least 2 years of Cost Accounting and/or finance experience in a manufacturing/production environment. Knowledgeable in the areas of GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, and SOX.* **Computer skills**: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of SAP ERP systems.* **Special skills:**Strong leadership and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to adapt to new working environments.* **Position Specific Requirements:**Must reside in the United States to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this position.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**Yes**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Pay Range/Rate:**$57,000.00 - $97,000.00**Incentives:**Annual Incentive Plan:YesLong-Term Incentive Plan:No**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.***Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.***Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.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.**CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, .****Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Cost Analyst!**Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for further assistance.**Benefits** 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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyson Foods