Sr Accountant, Accounts Receivable

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to reconcile and adjust general ledger accounts, prepare financial reports for management, and ensure SOX compliance. You will handle complex accounting duties and mentor junior staff while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires a bachelor's in finance or accounting and at least five years of accounting experience. Proficiency with Excel and GAAP knowledge are essential, with familiarity in Infor FSM or GL software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Maintain controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records.
• Oversee certain journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and validating transactions with bank reporting.
• Reconcile cash, chargeback, and transactional activity, including research and follow-up of outstanding items.
• Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget.
• Guide, mentor, and review work from staff and junior accountants.
• Prepare complex monthly reconciliation of GL accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Teamwork and negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Infor FSM

General ledger software

Job description

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to reconcile and adjust various general ledger accounts, prepare related financial reports and statements for management, and handle complex accounting duties while following SOX compliance processes.

1. Perform general accounting activities including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.


2. Maintain controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley


3. Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.


4. Oversee certain journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and validating transactions with bank reporting.


5. Reconcile of cash, chargeback, and transactional activity, including research and follow-up of outstanding items.


6. Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget


7. Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects


8. Guide, mentor, and review work from staff and junior accountants


9. Perform special accounting projects, including documenting accounting processes and procedures, as assigned.


10. Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports


11. Accurately process licensee settlements, including reviewing and verifying payment details and fees in accordance with contractual agreements


12. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.


13. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures


14. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge to suggest process improvements and drive efficiencies


15. Prepare complex monthly reconciliation of GL accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures. Research variances and ensure that all reconciling items are researched and resolved timely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.


• Minimum five years’ experience in accounting or related field

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel.


• Familiarity with Infor FSM or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred.


• Required knowledge and understanding of general accounting practices (GAAP) required.


• Experience with customer account databases is a plus.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.


• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, conflict management, influencing, and negotiation skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate accounting principles and practices with non-accounting team members.


• Good attitude with a willingness to learn and follow instructions.


• Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency.

Additional Information

Travel

Travel required is less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for extended periods of time