Sr Accountant-Smart Chicken-Waverly, NE

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support accurate financial reporting for plant and live operations. You will approve invoices, manage cost tracking, and ensure compliance with internal controls and contractual terms.

The role involves supervising a support team member, coordinating period-end close activities, and preparing audit documentation for corporate reporting. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Approves feed invoices and ensures documentation and accuracy.
• Maintains feed ingredient cost tracking for production cost analysis.
• Reviews and approves grower payments, settlements, and incentives.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and period-end closings.
• Records and reconciles intercompany transactions and accruals.
• Oversees Live Operations accounting activities and internal controls.
• Supports regulatory and employment-related reporting.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

**Job Details:**Job SummaryThis position is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting and accounting activities for plant and live operations. Responsibilities include invoice and payment approvals, account reconciliations, inventory and intercompany accounting, period-end close activities, contract administration, and operational reporting. The role also provides oversight and guidance to accounting team members while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies, and contractual requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Approves feed invoices and ensures appropriate documentation and accuracy.* Maintains feed ingredient cost tracking used to support production cost analysis.* Reviews and approves grower payments, including settlements, interim payments, reimbursements, and incentives, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.* Reviews and approves live haul invoices.* Prepares weekly flock estimates and other operational financial reports.* Completes recurring operational and financial reporting for management.* Manages grower contracts and maintains accurate contract records and modifications.* Tracks and reconciles non-product inventories.* Records and reconciles intercompany transactions.* Tracks and records period-end accruals and other required accounting entries.* Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.* Prepares and uploads account reconciliations and audit support documentation for corporate reporting and audit purposes.* Maintains and updates general ledger accounts within the company’s ERP system.* Performs period-end module closings, budget uploads, and journal entries for plant and live operations.* Assists with weekly financial estimates and key performance indicator reporting as needed.* Oversees Live Operations accounting activities, providing guidance, reviewing work, and ensuring consistent application of accounting standards and internal controls.* Prepares required quarterly regulatory and employment-related reports.* Supports accurate and timely financial reporting to assist operational and corporate management with business decisions.* Identifies and resolves accounting discrepancies and works cross-functionally with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.* Performs additional accounting and financial analysis as needed to support business operations.REQUIREMENTS:Education: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Experience: 3 plus years accounting experience.Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of SAP and data base systems preferred.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Special Skills: Strong critical thinking skills.Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a support team member who performs similar and or interrelated tasks and activities.Travel: Limited**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)