Accountant - Corporate Accounting (External Financial Reporting & Benefits Accounting)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team, supporting External Financial Reporting and Benefits Accounting.

You will help prepare SEC filings and quarterly earnings materials and own benefits-related accounting such as stock-based compensation and pension plans. The role offers exposure to technical accounting and cross-functional collaboration in a large corporate environment, with opportunities to work on iXBRL tagging and audit-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and support ad hoc filings such as Forms 8-K, S-3, and S-4
• Support preparation of quarterly earnings releases and internal executive financial reporting packages
• Perform iXBRL research and tagging, ensuring SEC filings are properly coded
• Compile and maintain supporting documentation to ensure all external financial reports are accurate, well-documented, tied out, and audit-ready
• Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual government census/survey filings, coordinating with plant locations to meet reporting deadlines
• Support accounting for benefit plans, including stock-based compensation, deferred compensation, and pension plans
• Assist with group health and self-insurance reserve calculations
• Understand and apply SOX 404 requirements; execute and document internal controls related to assigned areas
• Partner with internal departments and external contacts - including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators, and auditors - to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Build strong working relationships across the organization while reflecting the company's core values

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details:

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team, supporting both External Financial Reporting and Benefits Accounting. This role plays a key part in preparing the company's SEC filings and quarterly earnings materials, while also owning benefits-related accounting responsibilities including stock-based compensation and deferred compensation plans, pension plans, group health and self-insurance reserves. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, and cross-functional collaboration within a large corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and support ad hoc filings such as Forms 8-K, S-3, and S-4
• Support preparation of quarterly earnings releases and internal executive financial reporting packages
• Perform iXBRL research and tagging, ensuring SEC filings are properly coded
• Compile and maintain supporting documentation to ensure all external financial reports are accurate, well-documented, tied out, and audit-ready
• Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual government census/survey filings, coordinating with plant locations to meet reporting deadlines
• Support accounting for benefit plans, including stock-based compensation, deferred compensation, and pension plans
• Assist with group health and self-insurance reserve calculations
• Understand and apply SOX 404 requirements; execute and document internal controls related to assigned areas
• Partner with internal departments and external contacts - including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators, and auditors - to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Build strong working relationships across the organization while reflecting the company's core values

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience required.
• Certifications: CPA or active pursuit of CPA license preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Supervisory

• None

Travel

• None

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: No

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

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.

Hourly Applicants ONLY

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 families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.