Accountant-Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Wilkesboro, NC

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 to 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 supports weekly and monthly close activities, reports on monthly operating results, and supports production reporting and inventory functions. It also provides analysis of cost savings and cost-reduction activities, financial analysis and cost estimates for new product development or cost reductions, and preparation and tracking of Capital Investment Requests in alignment with Tyson’s financial approval processes. The Accountant participates in the Annual Operating Plan, aids in financial forecasting, collaborates with Operations, HR, and other departments, supports audits and internal controls, and contributes to LEAN and Safety initiatives, ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned. The role may oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel. Travel is minimal. Relocation assistance is eligible. 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; preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, or UKG.
Manufacturing or plant-environment experience.
Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program, including both operations and F&A training components, which is equivalent to one year of professional experience for entry-level Finance & Accounting roles.

Responsibilities

Support weekly and monthly close activities.
Report on and provide insight into monthly operating results.
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.
Aid in the preparation of financial forecasts.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other departments to support alignment with company policies and 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.
May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.