About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in payroll operations, administrative support, and financial processes at the Tyson Foods Amarillo Complex. You will gain exposure to real-time payroll processing and cross-functional office operations. The program includes weekly networking and development sessions with company leaders.
What you'll do#
- Support payroll processing through accurate data entry, validation, and reconciliation.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including record maintenance, reporting, and documentation.
- Use math and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with office teams and provide coverage across different work areas.
- Adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a junior, senior, or graduate student with at least one semester remaining.
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong data entry accuracy, numerical aptitude, and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow processes, policies, and detailed instructions.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Previous work experience or exposure to office and payroll functions is a plus.
- Knowledge of financial or payroll systems, such as SAP, is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Amarillo, Texas.
- Residency: Must live within 60 miles of the Amarillo facility.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid 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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