Corporate Accounting Analyst, Systems and Support

Job Description

Accountant | Tyson Foods

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Tyson Foods, located in Springdale, AR. Tyson Foods is a global food company that processes and markets chicken, beef, and pork, along with prepared foods, serving millions of customers worldwide. This position plays a crucial part in bridging the gap between accounting and technology, ensuring the smooth operation of critical financial systems and data that support the company’s financial integrity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Springdale, AR

• Team: Accounting Systems and Support team
• Mission: Support critical account-related systems, processes, and data as a key liaison between Accounting and Information Systems.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Office applications, Remedy IT Support ticket software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain: Oversee and update lease accounting software to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Test: Perform rigorous system testing for critical account-related processes and data.
• Support: Assist with month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage: Control and ensure the integrity of accounting master data within financial systems.
• Resolve: Address end-user inquiries and provide technical support via the Remedy IT Support ticket system.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to the job, with an Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Skills: Working knowledge of SAP, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.