Sr Accountant

FedEx; Collierville (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

FedEx in Collierville, TN seeks an accounting professional to manage complex activities supporting the timely close of the general ledger. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, asset processing, and lease reviews within a hybrid work arrangement.

The role requires four years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff. CPA or data analytics experience is preferred, with relocation options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required.
• Four (4) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.
• CPA Certification, Data Analytics experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GAAP

SOX compliance

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Mainframe

ERP 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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