Senior Accountant

Tyson Shared Services•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will join the Corporate Accounting team and support External Financial Reporting and Benefits Accounting. The role contributes to preparing the company’s SEC filings and quarterly earnings materials, and is responsible for benefits-related accounting, including stock-based compensation, deferred compensation plans, pension plans, group health, and self-insurance reserves. It offers exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, and cross-functional collaboration in a large corporate environment. The position supports annual and quarterly SEC filings, quarterly earnings releases, executive financial reporting, iXBRL research and tagging, and monthly, quarterly, and annual government census or survey filings. It also maintains supporting documentation for external reporting and assists with benefits-plan accounting, reserve calculations, treasury stock reconciliations, and internal controls under SOX 404. The role works with internal teams and external contacts such as consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators, and auditors. Supervisory responsibilities and travel are not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
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, consultants, actuaries, and auditors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience.
CPA certification or active pursuit of a CPA license.
Experience with ERP or reporting systems such as SAP, Hyperion, or Workiva.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing 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 to ensure SEC filings are properly coded.
Compile and maintain supporting documentation so external financial reports are accurate, well-documented, tied out, and audit-ready.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual government census and survey filings, coordinating with plant locations to meet 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 and execute and document internal controls for assigned areas.
Collaborate with internal departments and external contacts, including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators, and auditors, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Build working relationships across the organization while reflecting the company’s core values.