Sr Analyst-Accounting

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a capable accountant to support the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger under moderate supervision. The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease/contract reviews, accruals, and variance analysis.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, document internal controls, and participate in process improvements while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related experience may offset education.
• Four years of accounting experience in financial reporting in a public firm or large corporate setting.
• GAAP knowledge and strong analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Performs fixed asset processing and lease/contract reviews.
• Conducts accruals and budget variance reviews.
• Researches large revenue/expense elements and related internal reporting.
• Ensures GL balances are GAAP compliant and SOX documented.
• Leads accounting initiatives and process improvements.
• Mentors less senior staff and adheres to laws and company policies.

Skills

Accounting background

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet / mainframe / web-based

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Mainframe systems

ERP systems

Job description

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:

*Accounting background is required;

CPA (active or in-process) is not necessarily required but would be preferred. Experience in data analytics, automation or AI is preferred.

EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx 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.