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Accountant (CRMa)

Tyson Foods

Springdale, AR · Posted October 26, 2026

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Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position is part of Corporate Accounting’s Commodity Risk Management accounting department (CRMa). This group works closely with the Commodity Procurement Group, Fresh Meats Risk Management and Prepared Foods Risk Management in reviewing, preparing, and reporting commodity hedge activity. This position will be primarily responsible for enhancing and streamlining current reporting processes and will also work closely with the Tyson IT Departments on special projects. Other supportive accounting related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

Streamline current reporting through utilization of Copilot, Claude, Power BI, Python to leverage multiple data sources to maintain and create new reports in Commodity Risk Management business software and build dashboards utilizing the suite of departmental reports to automate manual operational processes in Commodity Risk Management business software utilizing scripting and SQL coding. Partner cross-functionally with Operations and other departments to ensure alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting. Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Requires a Bachelor degree in an academic field directly related to the job being filled. Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics or Management Information Systems degree preferred, 12 hours minimum accounting preferred.

Experience: 1 plus years experience

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SAP and proficient in Microsoft Excel/Access/Power BI; knowledge of analytical and coding platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, SharePoint, MS Power Apps) preferred.

Communication Skills: Excellent written, presentation and verbal Communication Skills

Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant, eligible to sit for CPA exam, preferred, but not required. Strong analytical/critical thinking ability/skills.

Supervisory: None

Travel: 1 – 5 domestic trips per year.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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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