Associate Accountant-Sedalia, MO

Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position provides comprehensive support working towards continual improvement of day-to-day operations with a keen focus on meeting deadlines, as well as supporting the financial closing and reporting responsibilities.

The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others.

Responsibilities involve:

• Collections follow-up on aged accounts.
• Assist with weekly and monthly close processes.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Amortize prepays.
• Management and retention of documents.
• Assist with ad hoc management reports, projects as they arise.
• The position will have the potential to interact with Tyson Team Members across the organization and with various members of Tyson vendors and customers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or experience commensurate with knowledge typically acquired through a four-year degree, is required.
• Experience: 6-plus months' work experience preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: Requires standard computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP experience will be a plus.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
• Special Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment; using good judgment to complete tasks; ability to set priorities and coordinate with others.
• Supervisory: None.
• Travel: 1-plus trips per year.
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• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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