Accounting Analyst - GAAP & Ledger Close

FedEx Freight; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking an accounting professional to support the timely close of the general ledger and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

The role will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR, with required presence at the location several times per week. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease/contract review, accruals, and variance analyses, while collaborating with partners to uphold internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline (required).
• Two years of accounting experience in financial reporting (required).
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP standards.
• Proficient in business software and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts journal entries and reconciliations, maintains fixed assets, reviews leases/contracts, and oversees accruals and budget variance analyses.
• Researches and analyzes large elements of revenue and expense and related internal reporting.
• Ensures general ledger balances are accurate per GAAP and that internal control risks are tested and documented per Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Coordinates with business partners to provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures.
• Complies with laws, regulations, and company policies; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Spreadsheet proficiency

PowerBI (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking an accounting professional to support the timely close of the general ledger and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

The role will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR, with required presence at the location several times per week. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease/contract review, accruals, and variance analyses, while collaborating with partners to uphold internal controls.