TP Associate Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. offers a hands-on training program across operational accounting within the Poultry segment, including exposure to Poultry Live Production and Plant Accounting. The nine-month rotation at a field location is designed to prepare you for future roles in operations accounting, with responsibilities for financial closing and reporting and supervisory duties.

This program requires relocation to one of our U.S. production facilities and includes 1+ trips per year.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; recent graduates within last 3 years.
• Experience: 6+ months work experience preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP a plus.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Special Skills: Self-starter, able to work independently or in a team; ability to set priorities and coordinate with others.
• Travel: 1+ trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Rotation through Complex and Plant Accounting operations at a field location.
• Support financial closing and reporting; develop supervisory skills.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business from multiple operational perspectives.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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+ month’s 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.
• Travel: 1 or more trips per year.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range / Rate

$52,000.00 - $88,000.00

Incentives

• Annual Incentive Plan: Yes
• Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

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.

Compensation Details

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.

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.

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.