Advanced Accountant, Accounting Policy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Senior Accounting Policy Leader to drive development and implementation of accounting policies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements. You will partner with internal teams, coordinate with auditors, and influence cross-functional stakeholders while shaping policy direction and supporting strategic financial objectives.

This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience with SOX controls, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPA is required or actively pursued.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues and preparing technical memoranda.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of SOX/internal control frameworks and audit requirements.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and resolving technical accounting matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex accounting concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and communication of accounting policies to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply understanding of business interdependencies to guide policy application and support strategies.
• Adapt department plans to meet short-term needs while aligning with long-term financial objectives.
• Resolve moderately complex technical accounting issues using critical thinking and judgment.
• Evaluate broader impact of accounting decisions across the department and organization.
• Collaborate with auditors, legal teams, and business units to align with corporate standards.
• Provide thought leadership to support adoption of consistent accounting practices.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments and assess impacts on policies and procedures.
• Communicate accounting policies, changes, and interpretations to stakeholders to gain cooperation.

Skills

Technical accounting

SOX compliance

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Auditing

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Job description

• Position Category: Accounting (FIN-ACCOUNTING)

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to:

• 1.) Lead the development and communication of accounting policies to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• 2.) Apply comprehensive understanding of the business and interdependencies with other departments to guide policy application and support business strategies.
• 3.) Adapt department plans and priorities to meet evolving short-term business needs, while aligning with long-term financial objectives.
• 4.) Identify and resolve moderately complex technical accounting issues by applying critical thinking and professional judgment.
• 5.) Evaluate and interpret the broader impact of accounting decisions across the department and organization.
• 6.) Collaborate with internal and external auditors, legal teams, and business units to resolve technical matters and ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• 7.) Provide thought leadership and influence across departments to support adoption of consistent accounting practices.
• 8.) Monitor regulatory and industry developments, and assess potential impacts on the company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• 9.) Effectively communicate accounting policies, changes, and interpretations to various stakeholders, gaining cooperation and alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPA required (or CPA eligible with active pursuit).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting, financial reporting, accounting policy, or public accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues and preparing technical accounting memoranda.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of SOX/internal control frameworks and audit requirements.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and resolving technical accounting matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex accounting concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in large, complex organizations or shared-service environments.

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