Senior Administrator Accounting

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Deductions Collector to join our accounting team in the Springdale area.

You will research, validate, and collect invalid customer deductions while maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating with sales, customer service, and finance to resolve issues. The role targets a high-volume portfolio with emphasis on timely follow-up, problem-solving, and ensuring proper AR balances.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with collections processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect invalid deductions through customer follow-up and repayment requests.
• Review and maintain supporting documentation (deduction backup, claim details, correspondence, and system notes).
• Partner with sales, customer service, pricing, transportation, operations, and finance to verify deduction details.
• Reconcile deduction activity to keep AR balances accurate, current, and properly supported.
• Monitor aging, prioritize high-risk or high-dollar items, and follow up to reduce open deductions.
• Assist with reporting and process improvements related to deduction recovery and resolution.

Skills

Detail oriented

Follow-up

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Job description

Job Details

SUMMARY:We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly Deductions Collector to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for researching, validating, and collecting invalid customer deductions across the enterprise. The role manages a high-volume deduction portfolio, typically consisting of 500-600 open line items with a value of approximately $500K-$1M at any given time. Success in this role requires strong follow-up skills, accurate documentation, sound judgment, and consistent communication with customers, brokers, sales, customer service, and internal business partners to resolve deduction issues in a timely and effective manner. The ideal candidate will take ownership of assigned accounts, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and support accurate accounts receivable balances by following established accounting procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, accountability, and a customer-focused approach to resolving deduction issues. Experience with deductions, collections, accounts receivable, accounting support, or related administrative processes is preferred. Familiarity with SAP is helpful.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect invalid deductions through customer follow-up, repayment requests, and appropriate escalation when needed.
• Review and maintain accurate supporting documentation, including deduction backup, claim details, customer correspondence, and system notes.
• Partner with sales, customer service, pricing, transportation, operations, and finance teams to verify deduction details and resolve disputes.
• Reconcile assigned deduction activity to help ensure accounts receivable balances are accurate, current, and properly supported.
• Monitor aging, prioritize high-risk or high-dollar items, and follow up consistently to reduce open invalid deductions and minimize bad debt risk.
• Assist with reporting, account reviews, and process improvements related to deduction recovery and resolution.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 plus years experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook required.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills required, with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal business partners.
• Special Skills: Strong organizational, interpersonal, follow-up, and problem-solving skills required. Previous or current knowledge of collections processes is preferred.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• 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.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY
• 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.