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Tyson Sales and Distribution • Forest Growout (MLO) - Forest, Mississippi • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Nov 10, 2026

Management Level: 86 Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supervising all accounting personnel related to live operations functions. Other duties include: supervising clerks to make sure that all weekly accounting activities are performed; payroll activity, broiler/breeder pay inventories, profit/ loss reporting and month-end general ledger accounting; tracking; CIR preparation and tracking; audit activities; other analysis as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education: Accredited Bachelor's degree required. Accounting or Finance major preferred. 12 hours minimum Accounting required. Experience: 4 plus years supervisory experience; Poultry product knowledge or related experience a plus. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft EXCEL and data base systems. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential. Special Skills: Analytical and data management skills are essential. Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a management support team member. Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year. Internal Management & Management Support Applicants: Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above. All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes. Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes Referral Payout Eligible: No For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here .

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