Accounting Year-Round Intern - Poultry

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Benefits package

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR, seeks a Poultry Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience in operations finance and accounting within a data-driven manufacturing environment. You will assist with daily reporting, yield analysis, and cost-tracking while learning from seasoned finance professionals.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Finance or Accounting degree, have at least one year remaining, and are comfortable using Excel and other Office tools.

Qualifications

• Finance or Accounting major with at least one year remaining.
• Strong computer skills and ability to multitask.
• Good written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Daily Production Reporting – monitor and report daily production metrics.
• Disassembly Yield Reporting – analyze yield data for cost savings.
• Overtime Reporting – compile labor data and report overtime trends.
• Weekly Plant Variance Reporting – prepare variance reports and provide insights.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

PowerPoint

Education

Finance or Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY:

This Poultry Accounting Intern role is designed to provide a foundational experience in operations finance and accounting, this internship offers a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of a a complex, data-driven manufacturing environment. As a Finance & Accounting Intern, you’ll gain exposure to real-world financial processes, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that support plant operations and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Production Reporting – Monitor and report daily production metrics to support operational efficiency.
• Disassembly Yield Reporting – Analyze yield data to support process improvements and cost savings.
• Overtime Reporting – Compile labor data and report on overtime trends to assist in labor cost management.
• Weekly Plant Variance Reporting – Prepare variance reports comparing actuals to budget/forecast and provide insights on key drivers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Finance or Accounting major is required with at least a year of school remaining.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: Good written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Special Skills: Must have the desire to learn and be a self-starter with the ability to work independently or in teams.

Application Requirements:

Resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study.

Location:

Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.

Position-Specific Requirements:

This role is a year-round opportunity that requires the selected candidate to work 15 – 20 hours per week during the school year, and as many as 40 hours per week during the summer. This role also requires the selected candidate to work in office at Tyson Foods’ Springdale, AR World Headquarters.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No 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.

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. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 belief 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 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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