Associate Accountant-Sedalia, MO

Tyson Foods

Posted 7 days ago

Full Time

Sedalia, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

This position supports day-to-day accounting operations, including financial closing, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role also involves managing collections, document retention, and assisting with ad hoc management reports and projects.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience, along with basic computer skills including Microsoft Office. You should also possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Job Description

Job Details:

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 involve:

  • Collections follow-up on aged accounts.
  • Assist with weekly and monthly close processes.
  • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Amortize prepays.
  • Management and retention of documents.
  • 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 Tyson vendors 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.

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:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.


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Tyson Foods

Founded in 1935, Tyson Foods, Inc.® has fed families for generations with the best affordable protein products. What began as a small regional poultry business in Springdale, Arkansas, has grown into a globally recognized leader in protein, serving customers and communities around the world. With a team of more than 130,000 members, Tyson Foods advances how food is produced, delivered and enjoyed. Across our operations, we continuously innovate our supply chain, invest in new technology and support responsible practices that help us deliver safe, quality food. Over the years, Tyson Foods has grown to include more than 30 beloved brands, including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, aidells® and other trusted names. Through our robust family of brands, we now produce nearly 20% of the chicken, beef and pork in the United States. Our story is rooted in hard work, humility and purpose, and throughout our history, we have stayed true to those values. Today, we stand by our mission of bringing high-quality food to every table in the world safely, sustainably and affordably, now and for future generations. At Tyson Foods, we feed the world like family.®
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