Senior Manager Corp Accounting (Payroll & Benefits)

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This Corporate Accounting position within the payroll area provides strategic and tactical leadership for a team of 5+ members responsible for accurately recording and supporting benefits- and payroll-related accounting items. The work includes accounting for plans such as 401(k), stock purchase, and medical, as well as vacation, holiday, severance, relocation, and the monthly payroll estimate process. The role manages and develops the team, provides strategic direction to Senior Leadership on Health Benefit Plan results, and partners with HR, Finance, Operations, and Legal. It oversees benefit and payroll accounting activities, controls, and audits; supports policy and process work across departments; and provides timely, complete, and accurate reporting to internal and external customers. The position ensures Health Benefit Plan compliance with applicable government regulations, US GAAP, plan requirements, and Tyson accounting policies; researches and implements accounting standards as needed; reconciles associated balance sheet accounts; prepares miscellaneous payroll expense and liability entries; and undertakes special projects as needed. The role may involve 2–5 domestic trips per year. Relocation assistance is eligible. The position is listed as first shift. People leaders are expected to support responsible adoption of approved AI tools, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and ensure the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to the job.
Seven or more years of related experience preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to analyze requirements and convert them into practical applications involving payroll systems, payroll projects, controls, process flows, system and process integrations, and accounting processes.
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to liaise with other departments and articulate project interactions and impacts to payroll-related systems and processes.
Ability to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
Working knowledge of PowerBI and Palantir is a plus.
Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Previous experience with HR and payroll processes, including benefits accounting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5+ team members.
Provide strategic direction to Senior Leadership on Health Benefit Plan results.
Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and Legal.
Manage benefit and payroll accounting activities, controls, and audits.
Partner with other departments on new and existing corporate policies and processes.
Provide timely, complete, and accurate reporting to internal and external customers.
Ensure Health Benefit Plan compliance with benefit-related government regulations, US GAAP, plan requirements, and Tyson accounting policies.
Research and implement new accounting standards as needed.
Manage the reconciliation process for associated balance sheet accounts.
Prepare miscellaneous entries for payroll expenses and liabilities.
Complete special projects as needed.
Drive responsible AI adoption as a people leader, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.