Advanced Accountant, Accounting Policy

Pilot Travel Centers LLC.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company seeks an experienced accounting policy leader to develop and communicate policies ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory alignment. You will apply in-depth knowledge of business interdependencies to guide policy implementation and support strategic objectives in a large, shared-service environment.

The role requires CPA certification, 5+ years in technical accounting, and strong collaboration with internal/external auditors.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and communication of accounting policies to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply understanding of the business to guide policy application and support business strategies.
• Adapt department plans to meet evolving short-term needs while aligning with long-term objectives.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex technical accounting issues.
• Evaluate the broader impact of accounting decisions across the organization.
• Collaborate with auditors, legal, and business units to resolve technical matters.
• Provide thought leadership to support adoption of consistent accounting practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts on policies and procedures.
• Communicate policies and interpretations to stakeholders with clear cooperation and alignment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA certification

Job 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.