Analyst-Accounting

Accounting Position

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 general 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
• Ensures 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
• Coordinates and communicate with business partners providing guidance regarding accounting policies and procedures
• Complies with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Performs 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
• Two (2) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP standards required.
• Proficient in 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