Senior Accounting Analyst - GAAP, GL & Process Improvement

FedEx Freight; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PowerBI experience

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced accounting professional to support the timely close of the general ledger. Domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR, you will handle complex accounting activities and ensure accuracy across financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field and at least four years of experience in accounting with strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to work with PowerBI for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline.
• Four years of accounting experience in financial reporting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews.
• Researches and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting.
• Ensure general ledger account balances are in line with GAAP and that SOX controls are tested and documented.
• Lead accounting initiatives and projects including process improvements and regulatory changes.
• Mentor less senior staff.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

FedEx Freight in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced accounting professional to support the timely close of the general ledger. Domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR, you will handle complex accounting activities and ensure accuracy across financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field and at least four years of experience in accounting with strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to work with PowerBI for data analysis.