Accountant

The Hillshire Brands Company•New London, WI

About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for an assigned business area. The role supports forecast preparation and helps establish processes and guidelines for budgeting. It ensures accurate financial data, maintains key reporting inputs, monitors cost drivers, and supports process improvements that strengthen financial performance and business decision-making. A strong understanding of accounting principles and collaboration with cross-functional partners are integral to the role. The position may oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel, requires minimal travel, and involves being on the production floor at times to complete assigned tasks. Applicants must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 1 year of relevant accounting or finance experience; manufacturing or plant experience is preferred.
Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program, including both operations and F&A training components, is equivalent to one year of professional experience for entry-level Finance & Accounting roles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, or UKG.

Responsibilities

Support weekly and monthly close activities.
Report on monthly operating results and provide insight.
Support production reporting and inventory functions.
Report and analyze cost savings and cost-reduction activities.
Provide financial analysis and cost estimates for new product development or cost reductions.
Prepare and track Capital Investment Requests (CIRs) in alignment with Tyson financial approval processes.
Participate in the Annual Operating Plan.
Assist with preparing financial forecasts.
Partner with Operations, HR, and other departments to align with company policies and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support internal and external audit activities and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Support LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate.
Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.
For individual contributors, integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment.