Senior GL & SOX Compliance Advisor

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

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Harrison, AR is seeking a highly skilled accounting professional to manage complex activities supporting the accurate and timely close of the general ledger.

The role involves leading critical processes and ensuring GAAP compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Requirements include five years of accounting/financial reporting experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to coach teams and drive process improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline required.
• Five (5) years experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.
• 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

• Responsible for highly complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely close of the general ledger.
• Prepares and post journal entries, account 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/external reporting.
• Ensures 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.
• Leads internal and cross functional teams on major initiatives/projects including process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy recommending innovative solutions. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
• Complies with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Mainframe/Web-based applications

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Harrison, AR is seeking a highly skilled accounting professional to manage complex activities supporting the accurate and timely close of the general ledger.

The role involves leading critical processes and ensuring GAAP compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Requirements include five years of accounting/financial reporting experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to coach teams and drive process improvements across