Associate Accountant-Sedalia, MO

Tyson Foods; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an accounting professional to support day-to-day operations and assist with closing and reporting processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a strong grounding in accounting principles, with emphasis on accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliations, assist with monthly close, and supporting ad hoc management reports.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collections follow-up on aged accounts.
• Assist with weekly and monthly close processes.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Amortize prepays.
• Assist with ad hoc management reports and projects.

Skills

Accounting principles

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY: This position provides comprehensive support working towards continual improvement of day-to-day operations with a keen focus on meeting deadlines, as well as supporting the financial closing and reporting responsibilities. The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others.

Responsibilities

• Collections follow-up on aged accounts.
• Assist with weekly and monthly close processes.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Amortize prepays.
• Management and retention of documents.
• Assist with ad hoc management reports, projects as they arise.

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.

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.

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Benefits

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

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.

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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.

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