Associate Accountant-Wilkesboro, NC

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.

• Processing of Purchase to Pay (P2P) transactions and payment processing.
• Assist in research and resolution of questions and issues that can arise in the P2P process and other duties as needed.
• Daily cash applications of customer cash receipts.
• Collections follow‑up on aged accounts.
• Assist with monthly close process.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Amortize prepayments.
• Perform tasks related to management and retention of documents.
• Compile data for 1099 filing.
• Assist with ad‑hoc management report projects as they arise.
• Interact with Tyson team members, vendors, and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ months of work experience preferred (not required).
• Standard computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter able to work independently or in a team, using good judgment and setting priorities.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Relocation Assistance:
Yes

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel: 1+ trips per year

Background checks required for certain roles.

We provide paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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.