Accountant

Tyson Foods; New London (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to manage financial planning, analysis, and reporting for a designated business area. You will assist with forecasts, budgeting processes, and cross-functional alignment to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 1+ years of relevant experience, plus strong Excel and ERP skills in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years accounting/finance experience; manufacturing/plant preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; ERP systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial data and reporting inputs.
• Support weekly/monthly close activities and reporting.
• Provide insights on operation results and cost savings.
• Assist with production reporting and inventory analysis.
• Prepare CIRs and participate in the Annual Operating Plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Workday

UKG

Job description

Job Overview

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

• Ensure accurate financial data, maintaining key reporting inputs, monitoring cost drivers, and supporting process improvements to strengthen financial performance and business decision‑making.
• Support 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

• 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.

AI Use Policy

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Work Location & Details

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Additional Information

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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 Our Purpose.

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