Senior Accountant

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Springdale, AR, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Own and support Tyson's global lease accounting software, drive financial accuracy and compliance, partner with Finance and Treasury to build a global Leasing COE, streamline and document processes, analyze large datasets, and collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate accounting initiatives.
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SUMMARY:
This position serves as the primary owner of Tyson’s global lease accounting software and plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, technical compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. A key objective for this role is partnering with other Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams to develop and support a global Center of Excellence (COE) for Leasing.
 

This role offers a high-visibility platform within Corporate Accounting, providing a unique vantage point to learn Tyson's end-to-end global processes. It is designed for an individual with a strong desire to learn, offering an exceptional runway to expand technical expertise, master complex system workflows, and accelerate career growth.

REQUIREMENTS:  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job (Accounting or Finance degree preferred).  

Experience: 3 plus years of related experience preferred. Demonstrated success in streamlining internal processes along with documenting complex processes and possessing strong prioritization and organizational skills 

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SAP and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred including the ability to work with large data sets. Power BI a plus. 

Communication Skills: Strong written presentation and verbal Communication Skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.  

Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant, eligible to sit for CPA exam, preferred, but not required.

Travel: N/A  

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Accounting or Finance preferred)
  • 3+ years of related accounting experience
  • Experience streamlining and documenting complex internal processes; strong prioritization and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of SAP
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to work with large datasets
  • Power BI experience
  • Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or eligible to sit for CPA exam

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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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