Associate Accountant-Springdale, AR

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

P3

SUMMARY:
This position provides comprehensive support working towards continual improvement of day-to-day operations, with a keen focus on meeting deadlines, as well as supporting the financial closing and reporting responsibilities. The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others.

Responsibilities involves:

• Processing of Purchase to Pay (P2P) transactions and/or payment processing.
• Assist in the research and resolution of the questions and issues that can arise in the P2P process and other duties as needed.
• Assist with monthly close process.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Perform tasks related to one or more of the following areas: management and retention of documents.
• Support the Operations Management and Accounting Management teams with ad hoc requests, reports, and projects as they arise.

The position will have the potential to interact with Tyson Team Members across the organization and with various members of a Tyson vendor’s and customers.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or experience commensurate with knowledge typically acquired through a four-year degree, is required.
Experience: 6-plus 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 judgment to complete tasks; ability to set priorities and coordinate with others.
Supervisory: None.
Travel: 1-plus trips per year.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

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

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.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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