Senior Accounting Advisor - Hybrid GAAP & Process Lead

FedEx; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a highly capable accounting professional to support the accurate and timely close of the general ledger. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, fixed asset processing, lease reviews, and budget variance analysis.

Five years of accounting/financial reporting experience are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position is hybrid, based in Plano, TX or Collierville, TN, with relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline; related experience may offset degree requirements.
• Five (5) years of accounting and/or financial reporting experience in a public accounting firm or large corporate environment.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills; strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle highly complex accounting activities supporting accurate and timely close of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, leases, accruals and budget variance reviews.
• Research and analyze large elements of revenue/expense and related internal/external reporting.
• Ensure GL balances are GAAP compliant and SOX testing/documentation is complete.
• Lead internal and cross functional teams on major initiatives and process improvements.
• Coach, review and delegate work to lower level professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Mainframe / web-based accounting systems

Job description

FedEx is seeking a highly capable accounting professional to support the accurate and timely close of the general ledger. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, fixed asset processing, lease reviews, and budget variance analysis.

Five years of accounting/financial reporting experience are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position is hybrid, based in Plano, TX or Collierville, TN, with relocation possible.