Accountant

FedEx Group; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Collierville, TN seeks an Accountant to support the close process under general supervision. You will perform moderately complex accounting activities, post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with fixed assets, leases, accruals, and variance reviews.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, has two years of experience in financial reporting, strong analytical and GAAP knowledge, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline.
• Two years of accounting experience for financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in accounting software and spreadsheet/mainframe or web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Alteryx experience/proficiency preferred.
• Hybrid position located in Collierville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Support timely closing of the general ledger through moderately complex accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, leases, accruals, and budget variance reviews.
• Research and analyze large elements of revenue and expense and related internal reporting.
• Ensure GL balances are accurate and comply with GAAP and SOX controls.
• Coordinate with business partners to provide accounting policy guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Mainframe/Web-based apps

Alteryx (preferred)

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.

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.

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].

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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

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

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