What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Administrator Accounting position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly Deductions Collector to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for researching, validating, and collecting invalid customer deductions across the enterprise. The role manages a high-volume deduction portfolio, typically consisting of 500–600 open line items with a value of approximately $500K–$1M at any given time. Success in this role requires strong follow-up skills, accurate documentation, sound judgment, and consistent communication with customers, brokers, sales, customer service, and internal business partners to resolve deduction issues in a timely and effective manner. The ideal candidate will take ownership of assigned accounts, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and support accurate accounts receivable balances by following established accounting procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
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:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly Deductions Collector to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for researching, validating, and collecting invalid customer deductions across the enterprise. The role manages a high-volume deduction portfolio, typically consisting of 500–600 open line items with a value of approximately $500K–$1M at any given time. Success in this role requires strong follow-up skills, accurate documentation, sound judgment, and consistent communication with customers, brokers, sales, customer service, and internal business partners to resolve deduction issues in a timely and effective manner. The ideal candidate will take ownership of assigned accounts, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and support accurate accounts receivable balances by following established accounting procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect invalid deductions through customer follow-up, repayment requests, and appropriate escalation when needed.
- Review and maintain accurate supporting documentation, including deduction backup, claim details, customer correspondence, and system notes.
- Partner with sales, customer service, pricing, transportation, operations, and finance teams to verify deduction details and resolve disputes.
- Reconcile assigned deduction activity to help ensure accounts receivable balances are accurate, current, and properly supported.
- Monitor aging, prioritize high-risk or high-dollar items, and follow up consistently to reduce open invalid deductions and minimize bad debt risk.
- Assist with reporting, account reviews, and process improvements related to deduction recovery and resolution.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, accountability, and a customer-focused approach to resolving deduction issues. Experience with deductions, collections, accounts receivable, accounting support, or related administrative processes is preferred. Familiarity with SAP is helpful.
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 5 plus years experience.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook required.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills required, with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal business partners.
- Special Skills: Strong organizational, interpersonal, follow-up, and problem-solving skills required. Previous or current knowledge of collections processes is preferred.
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.