Associate Accountant-Center, TX

Tyson Foods; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Associate Accountant to support plant accounting and operational finance. You will analyze production yields, process orders, labor, material variances, and review time and attendance records to aid payroll and month-end activities.

You will develop a strong understanding of plant operations, spend time on the production floor, and partner with Operations and plant leadership to drive insights and continuous improvement, while maintaining data accuracy in financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production yields, process orders, labor, material, and variances.
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Assist payroll processing and time/attendance review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

SUMMARY

The Associate Accountant supports plant accounting and operational finance activities by analyzing production yields, process orders, labor, material, and manufacturing variances; reviewing time and attendance records; assisting with payroll processing and coverage; supporting month-end close activities; preparing journal entries and account reconciliations; maintaining data accuracy within financial systems; and ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies. This role partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and plant leadership to provide analysis and insights that support business decisions and operational performance. A critical part of this role is developing a strong understanding of plant operations. The Associate Accountant will spend significant time on the production floor learning processes, observing operations, and building relationships with team members to understand the drivers behind yield, labor, and production variances, identify root causes, and support continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and be comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments. A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, while ERP and manufacturing experience is preferred. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in operational accounting and serve as a finance partner to plant leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance or experience commensurate with knowledge typically acquired through a four year degree is required.
• Experience: 6 plus months work experience preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: Requires standard computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications. Excel Word PowerPoint . SAP experience will be a plus.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
• Special Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment; using good judgment to complete tasks; ability to set priorities and coordinate with others.
• Supervisory: None
• Travel: 1 plus trips per year.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

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.

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.

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