What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
This position serves as the primary owner of Tyson’s global lease accounting software and plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, technical compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. A key objective for this role is partnering with other Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams to develop and support a global Center of Excellence (COE) for Leasing.
This role offers a high-visibility platform within Corporate Accounting, providing a unique vantage point to learn Tyson's end-to-end global processes. It is designed for an individual with a strong desire to learn, offering an exceptional runway to expand technical expertise, master complex system workflows, and accelerate career growth.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job (Accounting or Finance degree preferred).
Experience: 3 plus years of related experience preferred. Demonstrated success in streamlining internal processes along with documenting complex processes and possessing strong prioritization and organizational skills
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SAP and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred including the ability to work with large data sets. Power BI a plus.
Communication Skills: Strong written presentation and verbal Communication Skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant, eligible to sit for CPA exam, preferred, but not required.
Travel: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
SUMMARY:
This position serves as the primary owner of Tyson’s global lease accounting software and plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, technical compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. A key objective for this role is partnering with other Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams to develop and support a global Center of Excellence (COE) for Leasing.
This role offers a high-visibility platform within Corporate Accounting, providing a unique vantage point to learn Tyson's end-to-end global processes. It is designed for an individual with a strong desire to learn, offering an exceptional runway to expand technical expertise, master complex system workflows, and accelerate career growth.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job (Accounting or Finance degree preferred).
Experience: 3 plus years of related experience preferred. Demonstrated success in streamlining internal processes along with documenting complex processes and possessing strong prioritization and organizational skills
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SAP and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred including the ability to work with large data sets. Power BI a plus.
Communication Skills: Strong written presentation and verbal Communication Skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant, eligible to sit for CPA exam, preferred, but not required.
Travel: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.