Payroll and Cost Accountant

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San Lorenzo, CA, USA
In-Office
76K-128K Annually
Food • Manufacturing
The Role

Job Details:

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Payroll and Cost Accountant! 

As the go-to person for specific financial reporting and related tasks, you will work with all levels of the plant management team. This is a multi-tasking environment where your attention to detail can really shine and make a difference. Cross-training will be done in areas assigned by the Controller to include daily production posting and line efficiency analysis. Hours of work will be determined by the workload necessary on different days of the accounting period. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Financial Reporting: Compile financial and statistical data while meeting deadlines. 
  • Payroll Accounting: Provide support for all payroll duties within the facility 
  • Manufacturing Accounting: Learn multiple aspects of manufacturing accounting, such as product costing. 
  • Data Gathering: Gather production and financial information to prepare daily and weekly results. 
  • Inventory Support: Provide support to the physical inventory processes and assist in conducting self-audit procedures. 
  • Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller. 

Difficulty of Duties 

This position's work is extremely varied and requires the interpretation of data from multiple sources and a keen eye for detail. Work activities are variable and require judgment to complete tasks such as setting priorities, evaluating results, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with others. You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and communicate with varied groups of people. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience may be considered. 

Experience 

  • 2+ years of manufacturing payroll experience required with 1+ years of cost analysis experience being highly preferred. 

Computer Skills 

  • Requires intermediate computer skills, including the full suite of Microsoft Office products, especially advanced Excel techniques. 
  • Experience with SAP and a computer-based inventory warehouse management system is a plus. 

Communication Skills 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.  Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to be resourceful, demonstrate business acumen, creative thinking skills, and be able to act as a decision maker. 

Special 

  • Maintain confidentiality of personnel and payroll information. 
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position. 
  • Highly recommended to reside within a reasonable driving distance to the facility as this position must be onsite 5 days a week. Work hours begin at 6:30AM (PST), Monday – Friday. 
  • Salary range for this level of role is typically between $80,000 - $90,000 and will vary based on the credentials of the selected candidate.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$76,000.00 - $128,000.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Yes

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tyson Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Tyson Foods.

  • 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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24,043 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

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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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