Sr Accountant

FedEx; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Plano, TX offers a hybrid accounting role focusing on complex general ledger closing, journal entries, reconciliations and GAAP compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills, CPA preferred, and experience with fixed assets, leases, accruals and budgeting variances.

You will mentor junior staff and drive process improvements within the finance team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least four years of experience in financial reporting, with

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance

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, Alteryx and Power BI, Exposure/Experience with AI automation tools.

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

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

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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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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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