Associate Accountant

Tyson Foods

TP Associate Accountant preparing for an accounting role in production after hands-on training within Tyson Foods' operational accounting segment. Multi-state relocation required for field operations.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeKentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $52,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

hands-on training across various operational accounting roles within the Poultry segment
exposure to both Poultry Live Production Accounting and Poultry Plant Accounting
approximately nine months of experience in Complex and/or Plant Accounting operations
responsibilities for financial closing and reporting
supervisory duties and comprehensive understanding of the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
6+ month’s work experience preferred but not required
standard computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
SAP experience is a plus
excellent written and verbal communication skills
self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team
ability to set priorities and coordinate with others

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
401(k) plan
paid time off
education assistance through Upward Academy Online
flexible working arrangements
annual incentive plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational accountingPoultry Live Production AccountingPoultry Plant Accountingfinancial closingfinancial reportingComplex AccountingPlant Accounting

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationself-starterability to work independentlyability to work in a teamability to set prioritiesability to coordinate with others

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in finance