Financial Analyst-Cobb Vantress-Siloam Springs, AR

Tyson Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for performing Finance related reporting responsibilities, assisting in the management of the accounts receivable process, performing and reviewing accounting procedures at month-end, and back-up payroll administration. 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 role will partner with management and staff to effectively plan, forecast, and monitor expenses for the organization. The role will contribute to the preparation and analysis of the monthly forecast, estimate quarterly projection, annual operating plan, and long-range plan. The role will perform P&L reporting, execute financial analyses in support of the business, perform various activities as part of the close forecasting annual planning, deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to support the business, and support with any other duties assigned. Accounts receivable responsibilities include research and resolution of credit or outstanding balances on customer accounts, management of payment terms. Other responsibilities for accounts receivable include the monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations and income statement related balances preparing routine and ad hoc reporting, as needed. Additional accounting responsibilities will include journal entries for miscellaneous revenue, processing payroll, and balance sheet account reconciliations and other needs as they arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
2+ years of progressive experience in the field
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Strong interpersonal skills
Initiative
Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others
Excellent Excel skills
Proficient with spreadsheets and data across multiple applications
Strong working knowledge of transactional accounting, multi-system integration, and GAAP
Solid understanding of cost accounting, process improvement, monthly close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
Must agree to avoid avian species (chickens, ducks, birds)
Must always follow the Company Animal Welfare Policy
Good interpersonal and communication skills required including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and leader

Nice To Haves

Access preferred
SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performing Finance related reporting responsibilities
Assisting in the management of the accounts receivable process
Performing and reviewing accounting procedures at month-end
Back-up payroll administration
Partner with management and staff to effectively plan, forecast, and monitor expenses for the organization
Contribute to the preparation and analysis of the monthly forecast, estimate quarterly projection, annual operating plan, and long-range plan
Perform P&L reporting
Execute financial analyses in support of the business
Perform various activities as part of the close forecasting annual planning
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to support the business
Support with any other duties assigned
Research and resolution of credit or outstanding balances on customer accounts
Management of payment terms
Monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations and income statement related balances
Preparing routine and ad hoc reporting
Journal entries for miscellaneous revenue
Processing payroll
Balance sheet account reconciliations