Senior Accountant – External Financial Reporting & Benefits Accounting

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team, supporting both External Financial Reporting and Benefits Accounting. This role plays a key part in preparing the company's SEC filings and quarterly earnings materials, while also owning benefits-related accounting responsibilities including stock-based compensation and deferred compensation plans, pension plans, group health and self-insurance reserves. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, and cross-functional collaboration within a large corporate environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Solid understanding of internal controls and SOX 404 compliance
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work cross-functionally with business partners across the organization and consultants, actuaries, and auditors
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

CPA or active pursuit of CPA license preferred
experience with ERP/reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Workiva) a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and support ad hoc filings such as Forms 8-K, S-3, and S-4
Support preparation of quarterly earnings releases and internal executive financial reporting packages
Perform iXBRL research and tagging, ensuring SEC filings are properly coded
Compile and maintain supporting documentation to ensure all external financial reports are accurate, well-documented, tied out, and audit-ready
Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual government census/survey filings, coordinating with plant locations to meet reporting deadlines
Respond to ad hoc requests from other Finance & Accounting departments
Support accounting for benefit plans, including stock-based compensation, deferred compensation, and pension plans
Assist with group health and self-insurance reserve calculations
Perform treasury stock reconciliations
Understand and apply SOX 404 requirements; execute and document internal controls related to assigned areas
Partner with internal departments and external contacts — including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators, and auditors — to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Build strong working relationships across the organization while reflecting the company's core values