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Tyson Foods · 2 weeks ago

Cost Accounting Analyst

Union City, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Tyson Foods is a leading company in the food industry, committed to providing a holistic benefits package for its team members. The Cost Accounting Analyst role involves traditional cost accounting and daily engagement on the production floor to identify cost drivers, support continuous improvement, and improve operational efficiency.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketingMeat and Poultry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage standard cost data within the ERP system, including raw materials, ingredients, packaging, labor, and overhead

Ensure the accuracy of product costing through validation of BOMs, routings, and labor assumptions

Analyze weekly and monthly variances from standard cost and provide detailed reporting with root cause analysis

Serve as a daily presence on the production floor—observing processes, validating assumptions, and collaborating with operations, quality, and maintenance teams

Partner with operations to identify cost savings through waste reduction, yield improvement, labor efficiency, and other continuous improvement opportunities

Lead and manage the vendor claims process—documenting issues, coordinating with procurement and quality control, tracking claim status, and ensuring accurate financial treatment

Support new product costing, customer pricing, and marketing initiatives through detailed cost analysis

Assist in ERP system transitions, including data migration, testing, and go-live support

Monitor inventory control processes, support physical inventories, and ensure accurate accounting of obsolete or damaged goods

Contribute to weekly performance reporting, budget preparation, and capital spending analysis

Support lean manufacturing initiatives and drive accountability around key KPIs such as yield, downtime, and labor efficiency

Qualification

ERP systemsCost analysisVariance analysisExcel proficiencyLean manufacturingProblem-solvingAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field plus 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment -OR- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience specifically in food or CPG manufacturing is a plus, but not required

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deacom, etc.)

Proficient in Excel with strong analytical and data visualization skills

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong working knowledge of standard cost systems, variance analysis, and cost modeling

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work across departments

Comfortable spending regular time on the production floor as part of core responsibilities

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis