Senior Accounting Advisor – GAAP, SOX & Process Lead

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional responsible for highly complex accounting activities to support the accurate and timely close of the general ledger.

The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease/contract reviews, accruals, and variance reviews. The position requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline is required.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely close of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset processing and accruals.
• Research and analyze large elements of revenue and expense for internal/external reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and SOX controls are tested and documented.
• Lead cross-functional teams on major initiatives and coach lower level staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional responsible for highly complex accounting activities to support the accurate and timely close of the general ledger.

The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease/contract reviews, accruals, and variance reviews. The position requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication.