Senior Accounting Analyst: GAAP & Process Improvement Lead

FedEx Freight; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking an experienced accountant to support the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger under moderate supervision.

The role focuses on complex accounting activities, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease/contract reviews, and adherence to GAAP with SOX controls. You will mentor junior staff, lead accounting initiatives, and ensure robust internal controls while contributing to process improvements in a large corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline.
• 4 years accounting experience in financial reporting in public or large corporate environment.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform fixed asset processing and lease/contract reviews.
• Analyze large elements of revenue/expense for internal reporting.
• Ensure GL balances are accurate and internal controls tested per Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Mentor less senior staff and lead accounting initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking an experienced accountant to support the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger under moderate supervision.

The role focuses on complex accounting activities, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease/contract reviews, and adherence to GAAP with SOX controls. You will mentor junior staff, lead accounting initiatives, and ensure robust internal controls while contributing to process improvements in a large corporate environment.