Accounting Analyst - GAAP & SOX Compliance

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a staff accountant to support the close of the general ledger at a Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR location. Under supervision, you will post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and review fixed assets and leases to ensure GAAP compliance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and two years of accounting experience. Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with spreadsheets, and knowledge of GAAP are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews.
• Researches and analyzes large elements of revenue and expense and related internal reporting.
• Ensures general ledger balances are GAAP-compliant and tested for internal control risks per Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Coordinates with business partners to provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with applicable laws/regulations and company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance or related

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a staff accountant to support the close of the general ledger at a Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR location. Under supervision, you will post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and review fixed assets and leases to ensure GAAP compliance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and two years of accounting experience. Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with spreadsheets, and knowledge of GAAP are