Sr Accountant, Financial Reporting

Pilot Flying J

Knoxville, TN

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 position is to prepare and analyze both internal and external financial reporting, monthly financial packages, and quarterly financial packages. Additionally, this role will ensure compliance with GAAP and to support the annual audit process.

In this role you will:

  1. Conduct financial analysis and reporting; prepare and review various financial statements and reports across the company.
  2. Assist annual audit with preparation of quarterly and annual financial documents supporting the company's external financial statement audit.
  3. Complete Sarbanes Oxley compliance as it relates to monthly/quarterly/annual controls.
  4. Perform GAAP research on complex financial accounting issues.
  5. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in accounting required
  • Minimum 5 years experience in accounting control and/or reporting functions required
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong knowledge of internal control principles
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Working knowledge of various financial and reporting systems and database systems including Budgeting, Hyperion, Lawson, Infor, and SQL
  • Possess financial acumen
  • Ability to manage projects and multiple priorities with minimal supervision
  • Excellent strategic, analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Teamwork, problem solving, conflict management, influencing, and negotiating skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate financial principles and practices with non-finance team members
  • General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
Additional Information

* Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
* 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
* Adoption Assistance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Weekly Pay

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About the Company

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Pilot Flying J

Our care and commitment to our employees comes from a deeply rooted history that started nearly 60 years ago when James Haslam II opened the first Pilot in Gate City, VA. Since that opening we have celebrated many accomplishments and have stayed true to our mission of "Connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop." We are proud to be family owned and we welcome each new team member as part of the family.

Pilot Flying J is one of the best retail and restaurant employers in North America. If you enjoy working in a hands-on, high-energy environment, apply for one of our jobs today and join the Pilot Flying J family! We offer both full and part-time positions with plenty of growth opportunities. Please visit our Careers website for more information, including videos, testimonials, and current openings.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
FOUNDED
1958
WEBSITE
http://www.pilotflyingj.com