Accountant

Federal Express Corporation; Collierville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Collierville, TN is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the closing of the general ledger under general supervision. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, asset processing, lease reviews, and budget variance analysis, with emphasis on GAAP compliance and SOX control documentation.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and at least 2 years of accounting for financial reporting, plus strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline.
• Two years of accounting experience for financial reporting in public accounting or large corporate setting.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP standards required.
• Proficient in business software and spreadsheet applications; mainframe or web-based systems a plus.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews.
• Research and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting.
• Ensure general ledger account balances are accurate and compliant with GAAP; document internal control tests under SOX.
• Coordinate and communicate with business partners providing guidance on accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Business software proficiency

Spreadsheet / mainframe knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Alteryx

Job description

Under general supervision, responsible for moderately complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for moderately complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews.
• Research and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting.
• Ensure assigned general ledger account balances are materially correct in compliance with internal controls and GAAP and that internal control risks are tested and documented in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Coordinate and communicate with business partners providing guidance regarding accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements.

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong analytical and financial analysis skills required.

Working knowledge of GAAP standards required.

Proficient in business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.

Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

Job Conditions

None

Preferred Qualifications:

Alteryx experience/proficiency and Accounting Degrees preferred.

Pay Transparency

Pay

Additional Details:

This is a hybrid position located in Collierville, TN. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week. This position is not eligible for relocation.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)