Accountant-Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson•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 financial data is accurate, 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 and involves minimal travel. Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment. Individual contributors are expected to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency, critically evaluate outputs, and use professional judgment. People leaders are expected to support responsible AI adoption, find opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes. Relocation assistance is eligible. The role is on first shift. Tyson provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. The successful candidate must be willing and 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment, preferred.
Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, or UKG, preferred.
Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program, including both operations and F&A training components, may count as one year of professional experience for entry-level Finance & Accounting roles.

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 accordance with Tyson financial approval processes.
Participate in the Annual Operating Plan.
Assist with financial forecast preparation.
Partner with Operations, HR, and other departments to support alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting.
Support internal and external audits 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.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.
If serving as a people leader, drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.