Senior Administrator Accounting - Chicago, IL

Tyson Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior Accounting Administrator to support financial reporting and manufacturing accounting activities. This role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include compiling financial and production data, preparing weekly scorecards, assisting with product costing, inventory posting, and line efficiency analysis, as well as supporting physical inventory and self-audit processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills; SAP experience is a plus; familiarity with inventory/WMS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Compile financial, production, and statistical data to meet reporting deadlines.
• Prepare weekly scorecards and support production and financial reporting.
• Assist with product costing, daily production posting, and line efficiency analysis.
• Support physical inventory and self-audit processes.
• Review data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Cross-train in additional accounting functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior Accounting Administrator to support financial reporting and manufacturing accounting activities. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile financial, production, and statistical data while meeting reporting deadlines.
• Prepare weekly scorecards and support production and financial reporting.
• Assist with product costing, daily production posting, and line efficiency analysis.
• Support physical inventory and self-audit processes.
• Review data for accuracy and help resolve discrepancies.
• Cross-train in additional accounting functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with some flexibility in start time. Work hours may vary based on accounting deadlines and workload.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years’ experience; Accounting experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Requires intermediate computer skills which should include the full suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with SAP and a computer-based inventory warehouse management system a plus.
• 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.

Pay Range/Rate

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Pay Range/Rate: Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Company Culture

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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