What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Accounting Administrator-Cobb Vantress Corporate position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
Job Summary
This position provides accounting and clerical support to the Finance and Accounting Department, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable operations. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining vendor accounts and documentation, supporting payment processing activities, preparing required reports, and assisting with issue resolution related to the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage recurring deadlines, and effective communication with internal teams and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Work is varied and requires careful interpretation of information from multiple sources, strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The role requires sound judgment in setting priorities, evaluating results, coordinating with others, and completing tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple deadlines, adapt to changing workloads throughout the accounting period, and communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Education:
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.
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.
Job Summary
This position provides accounting and clerical support to the Finance and Accounting Department, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable operations. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining vendor accounts and documentation, supporting payment processing activities, preparing required reports, and assisting with issue resolution related to the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage recurring deadlines, and effective communication with internal teams and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices accurately and timely in SAP, ensuring appropriate coding, required approvals, and compliance with company policies.
- Review and support invoice processing through SAP Concur.
- Maintain recurring spreadsheets, logs, and supporting documentation used to track accounts payable activity and support management review.
- Research, track, and assist in resolving routine invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and payment-related issues by coordinating with internal departments and vendors.
- Escalate issues that cannot be fully resolved at this level to the appropriate individual.
- Respond promptly to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
- Support audits and internal requests by gathering and providing documentation related to accounts payable transactions and processes.
- Maintain records in accordance with internal control and retention requirements.
- Deliver timely and professional customer service while meeting recurring deadlines.
- Contribute to process improvements within the accounts payable function by identifying inefficiencies and offering suggestions under general supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work is varied and requires careful interpretation of information from multiple sources, strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The role requires sound judgment in setting priorities, evaluating results, coordinating with others, and completing tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple deadlines, adapt to changing workloads throughout the accounting period, and communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills required, including proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite (with emphasis on Excel).
- Experience with SAP and SAP Concur preferred.
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.
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.