Associate Accountant-Wilkesboro, NC

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Wilkesboro, NC, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Provide day-to-day accounting support including P2P and payment processing, cash application, collections, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, amortizing prepays, document management, 1099 compilation, and ad-hoc reporting while interacting with vendors and internal teams.
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SUMMARY: 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. Responsibilities involves: 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. Daily cash applications of customer cash receipts. Collections follow-up on aged accounts. Assist with monthly close process. Perform balance sheet account reconciliations. Amortize prepays. Perform tasks related to one or more of the following areas: management and retention of documents. Compile data for 1099 filing. Assist with Ad hoc management reports projects as they arise. 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: Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance or experience commensurate with knowledge typically acquired through a four year degree is required. Experience: 6 plus months work experience preferred but not required. Computer Skills: Requires standard computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications. Excel Word PowerPoint . SAP experience will be a plus. Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal skills. Special 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. Supervisory: None Travel: 1 plus trips per year.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
  • 6+ months work experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • SAP experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter; ability to work independently and in a team, set priorities, and use good judgment
  • Willingness to travel (1+ trips per year)
  • Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job (with or without accommodation)

Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.

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The Company
HQ: Springdale, AR
24,043 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.

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