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Job Details:

SUMMARY:

As part of Corporate Accounting, this position is a lead role in our technical accounting function. This position will serve as an expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC technical accounting issues by researching complex transactions and new accounting guidance, independently assessing implications, documenting conclusions, communicating with the impacted businesses and corporate departments, training, and managing an implementation plan. 

This position routinely provides technical accounting guidance related to various contracts, revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, VIE assessments, impairment analysis, acquisitions, divestitures, and overall application of new and existing accounting standards. This position also supervises and develops other Corporate Accounting team members who assist with the completion of the technical accounting reviews.

The candidate must rely upon experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks/projects in a timely manner including the ability to work under tight deadlines and working proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters. The candidate must have excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential to this position in order for the candidate to work with various departments and peers across the business and with various third parties. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels in the organization and being a champion of Tyson’s mission core values and team behaviors as well as the RIGHT behaviors are critical to this role.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this position – Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

• Experience: 9 plus years of experience both in private or public accounting preferred specifically including Technical Accounting/writing accounting memos.

• Computer Skills: Requires advanced computer skills; must have working ability with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook and ability to perform technical research using various research tools; some working knowledge of SAP and Power BI preferred.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills are essential to work with all levels of management peers and subordinates.

• Special Skills: CPA designation and Project management skills required; Significant in-depth knowledge and ability to research complex GAAP accounting standards, document conclusions and communicate effectively across accounting and non-accounting stakeholders

• Supervisory: Possible 1-2 direct reports but none at this time.

• Travel: 1-4 trips a year as business needs arise.

Additional Duties:

• Ability to simplify complex topics, both verbally and in written communications

• Strong team-oriented skills as well as a high level of self-motivation in working independently

• Excellent analytical and leadership skills

• In-depth knowledge of transactional accounting processes

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels functions and locations

• Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short term projects simultaneously.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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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