Accountant - Full Time - Waverly, NE

Job Details:

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At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting with various accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a proactive and organized individual with a strong foundation in accounting principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Assist in preparing and maintaining financial records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.

• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes by preparing necessary reports and schedules.

• Manage intercompany transactions, including posting and reconciling.

• Assist with maintaining inventory counts and balances.

• Track capital projects and maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.

• Prepare monthly Sales and Use tax returns.

• Supervise accounts payable and receivable staff, along with coordinating and resolving various issues with banks, customers and vendors.

• Process payroll for exempt and non-exempt team members, and post payroll entries.

• Manage short- and long-term contracts for quarterly reporting.

• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and resolve any discrepancies in accounting records.

• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned area of responsibility.

• Other duties as identified and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: must hold a 2-year Associate's degree in accounting. Bachelor's degree is strongly desired.

Experience: Required to have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry or public accounting.

Accounting Skills: Must have a thorough understanding of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong analytical and technical accounting skills.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

Communication Skills: Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational, problem solving, project management and written and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory: None

Travel: Minimal

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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.

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