Accountant (CRMa)

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health

Life insurance

Dental

Vision and prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR, seeks a Corporate Accounting professional in the Commodity Risk Management group (CRMa) to enhance reporting processes and collaborate on special IT projects. The role focuses on automating operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will partner with Operations and other departments, support audit activities, and adhere to internal controls and company policies while working with AI tools responsibly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the job; accounting preferred with 12 hours accounting.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP and proficiency in Excel/Power BI; knowledge of SQL, Python, SharePoint, MS Power Apps preferred.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• CPA (or CPA exam eligibility) preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel 1–5 domestic trips per year.
• Background checks may be required for offers.

Responsibilities

• Streamline current reporting using Copilot, Claude, Power BI, Python; build dashboards and automate processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and other departments for policy compliance and accurate reporting.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Analytics or MIS

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel/Access

SQL

Python

SharePoint

MS Power Apps

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY:

This position is part of Corporate Accounting’s Commodity Risk Management accounting department (CRMa). This group works closely with the Commodity Procurement Group, Fresh Meats Risk Management and Prepared Foods Risk Management in reviewing, preparing, and reporting commodity hedge activity. This position will be primarily responsible for enhancing and streamlining current reporting processes and will also work closely with the Tyson IT Departments on special projects. Other supportive accounting related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Streamline current reporting through utilization of Copilot, Claude, Power BI, Python to leverage multiple data sources to maintain and create new reports in Commodity Risk Management business software and build dashboards utilizing the suite of departmental reports to automate manual operational processes in Commodity Risk Management business software utilizing scripting and SQL coding.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Requires a Bachelor degree in an academic field directly related to the job being filled. Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics or Management Information Systems degree preferred, 12 hours minimum accounting preferred.
• Experience: 1 plus years experience.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SAP and proficient in Microsoft Excel/Access/Power BI; knowledge of analytical and coding platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, SharePoint, MS Power Apps) preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, presentation and verbal Communication Skills.
• Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant, eligible to sit for CPA exam, preferred, but not required. Strong analytical/critical thinking ability/skills.
• Supervisory: None.
• Travel: 1 – 5 domestic trips per year.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits:

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health
• life
• dental
• vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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Company Culture:

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