Sr Accountant-Smart Chicken-Waverly, NE

Tyson Foods; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Nebraska is seeking a skilled accounting professional to support accurate financial reporting for plant and live operations. You will approve invoices, manage intercompany and contract records, and participate in period-end close and operational reporting.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and supervisory experience to guide a small team. Limited travel. On-site work shift 1st shift in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; SAP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Supervisory experience over a support team.
• Travel limited.

Responsibilities

• Approves invoices and payments; reconciles accounts.
• Maintains feed ingredient cost tracking for cost analysis.
• Reviews and approves grower payments and contracts.
• Prepares bank reconciliations and period-end close tasks.
• Oversees Live Operations accounting activities.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Database systems

Communication

Critical thinking

Supervisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Summary

This 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)

Background Checks: 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.

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

Benefits and Perks

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health
• life
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug benefits
• and more.

Company Culture and Values

At Tecumseh Poultry, 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 Tecumseh Poultry make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Tecumseh Poultry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.