Sr Accountant

Job Details

As a part of Corporate Accounting, this position has responsibility in External Financial Reporting and Benefits Accounting. Financial Reporting tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation of annual and quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Forms 10-K and 10-Q, other ad-hoc SEC filings such as Forms 8-K, S-3, S-4, quarterly earnings releases, quarterly internal executive financial reporting packages, sections of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee reports and ad hoc requests from other Finance & Accounting departments, as needed.

Preparation of SEC documents includes iXBRL research and tagging, as well as the compilation of supporting documentation to ensure all external financial reports are accurate, properly documented, tied-out and supported. Responsibilities also include required monthly/quarterly and annual governmental census/survey reporting, including coordination with numerous plants in order to meet required deadlines. This position is also involved in accounting for benefits-related areas including the 401k plan, stock purchase plan, stock option and other stock compensation plans, pension plans and medical plans as well as self-insurance reserves, stockholders' equity, treasury stock reconciliations, average shares outstanding and EPS calculations.

Background in understanding SOX 404 risks as well as executing and documenting controls are important to the role. Additionally, this position works closely with other departments within Tyson and with external contacts including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators and auditors, making the ability to build and maintain relationships and embodying Tyson's cultural values important to success.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years accounting experience.
• Computer skills:
  Working knowledge of SAP and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint preferred. Working knowledge of Workiva (Wdesk) preferred, but not required.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Certified Public Accountant or eligible to sit for CPA Exam preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting processes is required.
• Experience in benefits accounting, stock compensation, medical plans and financial reporting preferred.
• Position requires strong analytical skills.
• Supervisory:
  None
• Travel:
  Minimal
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:
  No
• Work Shift:
  
  1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

• 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.

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.

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.

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