Accountant

Tyson•New London, WI

About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for an assigned business area. The role supports forecasts and the budgeting process by helping establish processes and guidelines, ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining key reporting inputs, monitoring cost drivers, and supporting process improvements that strengthen financial performance and business decision-making. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and collaboration with cross-functional partners. The Accountant supports close activities, operating results reporting, production reporting and inventory functions, cost savings and reduction analysis, capital investment requests, annual operating plans, forecasts, audits, and other assigned analyses and projects. The position may oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel and requires occasional work on the production floor. Travel is minimal. The role is first shift, and relocation assistance is eligible. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available. 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; manufacturing or plant experience is preferred.
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.
For entry-level Finance & Accounting roles, completion of both operations and F&A training components of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program is equivalent to one year of professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, or UKG.
Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program, including both operations and F&A training components.

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.
Assist with preparation of financial forecasts.
Partner with Operations, HR, and other departments to support policy alignment 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.
May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.