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FedEx Freight, Inc. lists this Sr Analyst-Accounting opportunity in memphis, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 preferred;
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, 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 . 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.
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