Accounting Advisor

FedEx; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a highly capable accounting professional to support the accurate and timely close of the general ledger. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, fixed asset processing, lease reviews, and budget variance analysis.

Five years of accounting/financial reporting experience are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position is hybrid, based in Plano, TX or Collierville, TN, with relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline; related experience may offset degree requirements.
• Five (5) years of accounting and/or financial reporting experience in a public accounting firm or large corporate environment.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills; strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle highly complex accounting activities supporting accurate and timely close of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, leases, accruals and budget variance reviews.
• Research and analyze large elements of revenue/expense and related internal/external reporting.
• Ensure GL balances are GAAP compliant and SOX testing/documentation is complete.
• Lead internal and cross functional teams on major initiatives and process improvements.
• Coach, review and delegate work to lower level professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Mainframe / web-based accounting systems

Job description

Responsible for highly complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely close of the general ledger. Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for highly complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely close 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/external reporting.
• Ensure 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.
• Lead internal and cross functional teams on major initiatives/projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy recommending innovative solutions.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals.
• 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

Five (5) years experience in accounting and/or financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.

Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including presentation skills.

Job Conditions

None

Preferred Qualifications

CPA Certification, Data Analytics, Actuarial experience/certification, GL Accounting experience.

Pay Transparency

Pay:

Additional Details

This is a hybrid position located in Collierville, TN or Plano, TX. Candidates must live within 50 miles of campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week. Position may be 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 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 bilingual
• Right to Work Notice English / Spanish