Accountant - A Shift - Amarillo, TX

Tyson Foods; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Accountant to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the assigned business area. The role helps prepare forecasts and establishes budgeting processes, enabling stronger financial decisions across operations.

It involves close participation in weekly and monthly close, inventory and cost reporting, and analysis of cost savings. The position may supervise clerical accounting staff and requires collaboration with HR and other functions while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; experience with SAP/Workday/UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial data and reporting inputs; monitor cost drivers.
• Support weekly/monthly close activities and operation results reporting.
• Assist with inventory, production reporting, and cost reduction analyses.
• Prepare CIRs and participate in the Annual Operating Plan.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and other departments on financial reporting.

Skills

Excel & Word

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Workday

UKG

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining key reporting inputs, monitoring cost drivers, and supporting process improvements to strengthen financial performance and business decision-making.
• 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.
• Supervisory: May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.

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: 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.
• Relocation Assistance: Eligible: Yes.
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America).
• Background Check: 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.
• Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 and Perks

• 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.

Company Culture and Mission

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. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.