Senior Accountant

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sales Accounting professional in the United States. The role focuses on daily review of margin changes, accrual updates, and tracking of credits, rebills, and inventory while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting (12 hours minimum) and 3+ years of accounting experience. SAP and MS Office proficiency are required; Access is preferred. This position supports frequent journal entries and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; 12 accounting hours minimum.
• 3+ years accounting experience.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office applications; Access preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review daily margin changes and monitor accruals.
• Track credit memos/rebills and inventory; monitor expenses.
• Prepare and post journal entries; reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support weekly and month-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with sales/BU analysts, inventory, CSRs, RMG and controllers.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Financial statement awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting preferred)

12 accounting hours minimum

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Access

Job description

Job Details:SUMMARY:This position is primarily responsible for sales accounting activities, including daily review of margin changes, monitoring, and updating accruals, tracking credit memos/rebills and inventory, tracking expenses, preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and weekly and month end closing activities. This position works closely with sales/BU analysts, inventory, CSRs, RMG, sales/plant accountants and controllers. Position is the primary contact for sales accounting inquiries and performing other duties as needed.REQUIREMENTS:Education: Requires a Bachelors degree in an academic field directly related to the job being filled. Accounting degree preferred. 12 hours minimum accounting required.Experience: 3 plus years accounting experience.Computer Skills: Intermediate computer skills. Proficient systems knowledge to include but not limited to SAP and MS Office applications. Advanced knowledge of Access preferred.Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.Supervisory: NoneSpecial Skills: Team member must have the ability to multitask, possess good interpersonal skills, and have an understanding of financial statements and related disclosures.Travel: NoneRelocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork Shift: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.Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.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.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.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.