Senior Administrator Accounting - Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports financial reporting and manufacturing accounting by compiling financial, production, and statistical data; preparing scorecards; assisting with product costing, production posting, line-efficiency analysis, inventory, and self-audits. Reviews data accuracy, resolves discrepancies, meets reporting deadlines, and cross-trains in accounting functions. The role requires intermediate Microsoft Office skills, a high school diploma, and five or more years of experience.
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SUMMARY:

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior Accounting Administrator to support financial reporting and manufacturing accounting activities. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Compile financial, production, and statistical data while meeting reporting deadlines.
  • Prepare weekly scorecards and support production and financial reporting.
  • Assist with product costing, daily production posting, and line efficiency analysis.
  • Support physical inventory and self-audit processes.
  • Review data for accuracy and help resolve discrepancies.
  • Cross-train in additional accounting functions as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with some flexibility in start time. Work hours may vary based on accounting deadlines and workload.


REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 5+ years’ experience; Accounting experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Requires intermediate computer skills which should include the full suite of Microsoft Office products. Experience with SAP and a computer-based inventory warehouse management system a plus.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

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.


The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


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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Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Five or more years of experience
  • Accounting experience
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office products
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience with a computer-based inventory warehouse management system
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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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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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