Sr Accountant

FedEx Logistics; Collierville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in Collierville, TN is seeking an experienced accountant to support the closing of the general ledger through complex accounting activities and precise journal entries. You will analyze large revenue and expense items, ensure GAAP compliance, and contribute to internal reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and at least four years of accounting experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related quantitative discipline is required.
• Four years of accounting experience in financial reporting in a public accounting firm or large corporate environment.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP standards.
• Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting activities supporting the closing of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, asset processing, lease review, accruals, and budget variance reviews.
• Research and analyze large elements of revenue and expense and related internal reporting.
• Ensure GL balances are GAAP-compliant and that internal controls are tested and documented per Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Lead accounting initiatives/projects including process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy; mentor less senior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Mainframe/Web-based apps

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger. Under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews.
• Research and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting.
• Ensure 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.
• Lead accounting initiatives/ projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy. Mentors less senior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements.

Minimum Experience

Four (4) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.

Strong knowledge of GAAP standards required.

Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.

Job Conditions

None

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA Certification, Data Analytics experience

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

This is a hybrid position located in Collierville, TN. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week. This position may be eligible for relocation.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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