Sr Analyst-Accounting

FedEx Freight; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PowerBI experience

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced accounting professional to support the timely close of the general ledger. Domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR, you will handle complex accounting activities and ensure accuracy across financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field and at least four years of experience in accounting with strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to work with PowerBI for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline.
• Four years of accounting experience in financial reporting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts journal entries, 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 reporting.
• Ensure general ledger account balances are in line with GAAP and that SOX controls are tested and documented.
• Lead accounting initiatives and projects including process improvements and regulatory changes.
• Mentor less senior staff.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.

Position Overview

Under moderate supervision, this position is responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.

Essential Functions

• 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 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
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Experience with PowerBI or a similar data analytics tools is preferred

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.