Senior Accountant — GAAP & Process Improvement (Hybrid)

FedEx; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Plano, TX offers a hybrid accounting role focusing on complex general ledger closing, journal entries, reconciliations and GAAP compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills, CPA preferred, and experience with fixed assets, leases, accruals and budgeting variances.

You will mentor junior staff and drive process improvements within the finance team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least four years of experience in financial reporting, with

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP standards required.
• Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews.
• Research and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting.
• Ensure general ledger account balances are materially correct in compliance with internal controls and GAAP and that internal control risks are tested and documented in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Lead accounting initiatives/ projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy. Mentors less senior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance

Job description

FedEx in Plano, TX offers a hybrid accounting role focusing on complex general ledger closing, journal entries, reconciliations and GAAP compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills, CPA preferred, and experience with fixed assets, leases, accruals and budgeting variances.

You will mentor junior staff and drive process improvements within the finance team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least four years of experience in financial reporting, with