TP Associate Accountant

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a recent accounting/finance graduate for a hands-on training program across operational accounting in the Poultry segment. The nine-month program rotates through Live Production and Plant Accounting, building toward a future role in operations accounting with exposure to closing, reporting, and supervision.

Relocation assistance is available; 1+ travel per year is typical. Pay range reflects base salary plus incentive potential; SAP experience is a plus for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Recent graduates who completed their degree within the last three years.
• 6+ months’ work experience preferred but not required.
• Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently or in a team; good judgment to prioritize and coordinate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in about nine months of hands-on training across operational accounting roles within Poultry segment.
• Gain exposure to Poultry Live Production Accounting and Poultry Plant Accounting.
• Prepare for a future accounting role in operations accounting, including financial closing and reporting, and supervisory duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Relocation willingness

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details: This position will require relocation to one of our production facilities throughout the United States.

SUMMARY

This position offers hands-on training across various operational accounting roles within the Poultry segment, providing exposure to both Poultry Live Production Accounting and Poultry Plant Accounting. The program includes approximately nine months of experience in Complex and/or Plant Accounting operations at one of our field locations (outside of Corporate). This training is designed to prepare the team member for a future accounting role within our operations accounting area, including responsibilities for financial closing and reporting, supervisory duties, and a comprehensive understanding of the business from multiple operational perspectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. This role is intended for recent graduates who have completed their most recent degree within the last three years.
• Experience: 6+ months’ work experience preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: Requires standard computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP experience will be a plus.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
• Special Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment; using good judgement to complete tasks; ability to set priorities and coordinate with others.
• Supervisory: None
• Travel: 1 or more trips per year.

WORK SHIFT & LOCATION

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

PAY RANGES

Pay Range/Rate: $52,000.00 - $88,000.00

INCENTIVES & COMPENSATION

• Annual Incentive Plan: Yes
• Long-Term Incentive Plan: No
• Shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses may be available.

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.

BACKGROUND CHECK

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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.

EEO 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.

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CULTURE & CORPORATE

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.

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