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Sr Accounting Administrator (Payroll)

Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/31/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Accounting Administrator (Payroll) position at Tyson Foods?

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position may be responsible for any of the following duties: Processing hourly employee payroll which may include calculating time cards and entering into SAP system, entering vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave, funeral pay and any employee deductions, calculating and entering data for live haul earnings and bonuses, completing income verifications for employees, and setting up direct deposit information for employees and working with banks on any direct deposit problems. Other responsibilities include distributing payroll checks, processing W-2 forms and issuing reprints; issuing stop payments on payroll checks; assisting outside locations with Automated Timecard System; maintaining active and inactive employee files; preparing department, company, union and U.S. Department of Labor reports; and any other duties as assigned. This positions work is extremely varied and requires the interpretation of data from multiple sources and a keen eye for detail. Cross-training will be done in areas assigned to include daily production posting and line efficiency analysis.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Minimum of high School diploma or GED is Required. Knowledge of high school subject matter such as mathematics, grammar, office equipment and business practices. Knowledge is normally acquired by four years of high school, a vocational school or equivalent. Some college preferred or vocational-technical school.

Experience: 3 years of related experience preferred. Computer Skills: Standard computer skills. Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and MS Outlook preferred.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills. Proficient in Spanish preferred.

Special Skills: This position requires good organizational skills, interpersonal communication skills, and good problem-solving skills.

****PLEASE NOTE****

This position does not offer reimbursement for interview expenses and/or relocation assistance. Priority consideration will be provided to area applicants that reside within a 50 miles radius of the posted location first. If local applicants are not selected, applicants from other areas will then be reviewed for consideration. If you are relocating to this area, please note your relocation date in your Cover Letter.

  • Not eligible for relocation
  • Not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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