Commodity Risk Management Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Accountant (CRMa) | Tyson Foods

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Tyson Foods, located in Springdale, AR. Tyson Foods is a major food company. This position plays a key part in Corporate Accounting’s Commodity Risk Management department by reviewing, preparing, and reporting commodity hedge activity. The role is crucial for enhancing reporting processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Springdale, AR
• Team: Corporate Accounting’s Commodity Risk Management accounting department (CRMa).
• Mission: This role is responsible for enhancing and streamlining current reporting processes related to commodity hedge activity.
• Tech Stack: Copilot, Claude, Power BI, Python, SQL, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, MS Power Apps

What You’ll Actually Do
• Hedge Activity Reporting: Review, prepare, and report commodity hedge activity for Corporate Accounting’s CRMa group.
• Process Optimization: Enhance and streamline current reporting processes through the utilization of tools like Copilot, Claude, Power BI, and Python.
• Data Management: Leverage multiple data sources to maintain and create new reports in Commodity Risk Management business software and build dashboards.
• Automation Development: Automate manual operational processes in Commodity Risk Management business software utilizing scripting and SQL coding.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Partner with Operations and other departments to ensure alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting.
• Audit Support: Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or Management Information Systems preferred, with a minimum of 12 hours in accounting.
• Experience: 1 plus years of experience, working knowledge of SAP, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking ability. Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Knowledge of analytical and coding platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, SharePoint, MS Power Apps) preferred; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.