Accounting Manager - General Ledger & SOX Compliance

FedEx Freight; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee the general ledger and drive accurate financial reporting. You will lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis in a SOX-compliant environment.

Based at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR, you will collaborate with FP&A and other departments to improve processes, ensure US GAAP compliance, and develop the GL team through mentorship and strong controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Five years of progressive accounting experience including GL and close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (FCF), MS Excel, and Workiva.
• Strong leadership and collaboration building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments to maintain GL integrity.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances promptly.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and internal control requirements.
• Collaborate with FP&A to analyze variances and provide insights into performance.
• Manage SOX compliance initiatives including documentation and remediation.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation; develop SOPs for GL close.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline close cycles.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Perform other duties to support financial reporting and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (FCF)

Microsoft Excel

Workiva

Job description

FedEx Freight seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee the general ledger and drive accurate financial reporting. You will lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis in a SOX-compliant environment.

Based at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR, you will collaborate with FP&A and other departments to improve processes, ensure US GAAP compliance, and develop the GL team through mentorship and strong controls.