Administrator Accounting

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision and pharmacy

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable position focused on processing vendor invoices and supporting digital workflows for payables. You will verify pricing, quantities, and payment terms, match to POs, and resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.

This role partners with Procurement and vendors, supports month-end close, and drives process improvements. Strong organization and communication skills are essential, with experience in SAP/Excel preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years accounts payable experience.
• 3+ years office experience required; payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with Tyson Business System and SAP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and support digital invoice workflow.
• Review, validate, and match invoices to POs, receipts, settlements, and contracts.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities and maintain electronic records.
• Prioritize invoices by due date and support process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for processing vendor invoices and supporting the digital invoice workflow for Feed Ingredient Payables. Responsibilities include reviewing, validating, and matching vendor invoices to purchase orders, receipts, settlements, and contracts within Tyson systems; verifying pricing, quantities, discounts, taxes, and payment terms; and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and timely for payment. This position is responsible for researching and resolving invoice discrepancies, monitoring workflow queues, and collaborating with vendors and internal business partners to resolve payment issues. Additional responsibilities include supporting month-end close activities, maintaining accurate electronic records, prioritizing invoices based on due dates, identifying process improvement opportunities, and assisting with automation and paperless initiatives. The ability to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Commodity Purchasing and vendors across the enterprise is required. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and support team responsibilities during absences or peak workloads. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years office experience required; 3+ years Accounts Payable experience preferred. 3+ years payroll experience preferred
• Computer Skills: Requires basic computer skills including using a Tyson Business Computer System as well as Microsoft Office & Excel, SAP Preferred.
• Communication Skills: Requires written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of management. Work activities are variable and require judgment to complete tasks such as setting priorities, evaluating results, and coordinating with others. Assignments are defined and the approach to be taken is usually determined in coordination with others.
• 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

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more.

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