Associate Accountant-Springdale, AR

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides comprehensive support working towards continual improvement of day-to-day operations, with a keen focus on meeting deadlines, as well as supporting the financial closing and reporting responsibilities. The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others. The position will have the potential to interact with Tyson Team Members across the organization and with various members of a Tyson vendor’s and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or experience commensurate with knowledge typically acquired through a four-year degree, is required.
Requires standard computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment; using good judgment to complete tasks; ability to set priorities and coordinate with others.

Nice To Haves

6-plus months work experience preferred but not required.
SAP experience will be a plus.

Responsibilities

Processing of Purchase to Pay (P2P) transactions and/or payment processing.
Assist in the research and resolution of the questions and issues that can arise in the P2P process and other duties as needed.
Assist with monthly close process.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
Perform tasks related to one or more of the following areas: management and retention of documents.
Support the Operations Management and Accounting Management teams with ad hoc requests, reports, and projects as they arise.