Accountant-Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Foods; Wilkesboro (NC); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Résumé du poste

Tyson Foods in Wilkesboro, NC is seeking an Accountant to join our finance team. The role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the assigned business area, supporting forecasts and budgeting processes.

You will work with cross‑functional partners to ensure accurate reporting, monitor cost drivers, and support process improvements to strengthen financial performance and decision-making. The position requires collaboration and attention to policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1+ year of accounting/finance experience; preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP, Workday or UKG is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support weekly and monthly close activities.
• Report and provide insights to monthly operation results.
• Support production reporting and inventory functions.
• Analyze cost savings and cost reduction activities.
• Prepare financial forecasts and participate in annual operating plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and others.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Close activities

Cost reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

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

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Workday

UKG

Description du poste

Job Details: 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 include ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining key reporting inputs, monitoring cost drivers, and supporting process improvements to strengthen financial performance and business decision-making. A strong understanding of accounting principles and collaboration with cross-functional partners is an integral part of this role.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 Usage and Expectations

• 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

Yes

Work Shift and Background Checks

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.

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 Employer

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

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.

Data Privacy

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (Contact)

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