Accountant

Tyson • Amherst, OH

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About The Position

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Payroll and Cost Accountant! As the go-to person for specific financial reporting and related tasks, you will work with all levels of the plant management team. This is a multi-tasking environment where your attention to detail can really shine and make a difference. Cross-training will be done in areas assigned by the Controller to include daily production posting and line efficiency analysis. Hours of work will be determined by the workload necessary on different days of the accounting period.

Requirements

• Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Experience 2+ years of manufacturing payroll experience required
• Computer Skills Requires intermediate computer skills, including the full suite of Microsoft Office products, especially advanced Excel techniques.
• Communication Skills Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to be resourceful, demonstrate business acumen, creative thinking skills, and be able to act as a decision maker.
• Special Maintain confidentiality of personnel and payroll information.
• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8-point policy (on application date)
• No written warning in the past six (6) months.
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and a computer-based inventory warehouse management system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting : Compile financial and statistical data while meeting deadlines.
• Payroll Accounting : Provide support for all payroll duties within the facility
• Manufacturing Accounting : Learn multiple aspects of manufacturing accounting, such as product costing.
• Data Gathering : Gather production and financial information to prepare daily and weekly results.
• Inventory Support : Provide support to the physical inventory processes and assist in conducting self-audit procedures.
• Assist with weekly and monthly financial close and related analysis
• Additional Duties : Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.
• Difficulty of Duties This position's work is extremely varied and requires the interpretation of data from multiple sources and a keen eye for detail. Work activities are variable and require judgment to complete tasks such as setting priorities, evaluating results, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with others. You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and communicate with varied groups of people.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level