Manager, Accounting (Payroll/Relocation)

Company: Tyson Foods
Location: Springdale
Posted on: February 8, 2020

Job Description:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do! Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)This Corporate Accounting position in the Payroll area is responsible for administration of the Relocation process, evaluation/creation/review of Relocation policies, communications with Tyson management across the organization, reviewing invoicing with appropriate expense charges and managing the day to day relationship with the companys 3rd party Relocation processer. This position will work directly with Team Members in various stages of the relocation process, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Accounting and Managers across the organization. This position also works with payroll, relocation and tax related aspects of those in the Ex-Pat program. This position will also be responsible for serving as the owner, backup and/or reviewer for several Payroll and Payroll Accounting functions, including but not limited to accrual processing for Bonus, Severance, various time-off programs, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, processing reports, running/reviewing weekly processes, reviewing payroll account related balances. Supporting miscellaneous other duties in the Payroll department will also be required and will include work on special projects, review of payroll related contracts, M&A integration activity, system testing, continuous improvement projects, as well as other duties as the need arises.REQUIREMENTS:Education: Bachelors degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job (Accounting or Finance degree preferred). Experience: 5 + years of related experience preferred.Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SAP and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook is required. PowerPoint skills are preferred but not required. Complex spreadsheets and formulas are used to generate accruals, JEs, generate reports, generate payments and/or analyze data from both internal and external sources. 3rd party vendor systems will also be used daily. Communication Skills: Strong written, presentation and verbal communications skills required. Direct one-on-one communications with TEAM Members, all levels of Management and outside vendors will be required on a daily basis. Special skills: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required. Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) preferred but not required. Ability to analyze data, identify areas for improvement, research, compare and benchmark best practices to recommending policy changes, research and understand accounting, payroll and tax regulations as related to Relocation, Payroll and Ex-Pat programs. Must be able to have positive interaction with Team Members at all levels, able to explain policy benefits as well as explain policy limits. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position currently directly supervises one clerical position in Springdale with influence over several other positions in the department.Travel: 4 to 6 domestic trips per year.Relocation: NoWhen completing a Tyson Foods employment application, be sure to complete all tasks listed on the candidate home page. If not, you will see a message that there are 1 or more task(s) that require attention. Applicants for hourly production positions must complete the task to provide additional information to be considered from employment.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.Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-2478 for further assistance.

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