About the role#
This is a year-round, paid internship based at the Dakota City beef complex. You will work directly with the plant accounting team to support financial operations at a large-scale facility. This role is designed to provide exposure to cattle procurement accounting, payroll, and yield analysis. It serves as a bridge into full-time plant accounting or controller roles within the company.
What you'll do#
- Support cattle procurement accounting by processing and reconciling daily cattle payments and settlements.
- Assist with plant payroll tasks including data entry, validation, and reconciliation for hourly and salaried staff.
- Help translate daily yield data into plant financial performance metrics.
- Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reporting and KPI packages for plant leadership.
- Collaborate with the live cattle, operations, and HR teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Research and resolve discrepancies in financial, payroll, and reporting data.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a junior, senior, or graduate student with at least one semester remaining in your program.
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
- A willingness to learn plant operations.
- Availability to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during summer and school breaks.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Dakota City, Nebraska.
- This is a paid, year-round internship.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in Springdale, Arkansas. Founded in 1935, the organization produces chicken, beef, and pork products. It manages a portfolio of over 30 brands including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park. The company employs more than 130,000 people and accounts for nearly 20 percent of the chicken, beef, and pork production in the United States.
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