Accountant, Operations Accounting

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Accountant, Operations Accounting classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial reports and statements for management. The role follows SOX compliance processes and analyzes cash and inventory overages and shortages, as well as gross profit margins across Pilot Flying J retail sales, deli, and restaurant categories. It supports adherence to financial reporting and procedural standards while handling moderately complex accounting duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Intermediate knowledge of general ledger (GL) accounting software.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and tax laws.

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and reconcile ledger accounts and financial statements, including balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules.
Review and verify daily financial data related to cash sales, inventory, and margins; identify and analyze variances and collaborate with internal departments to correct them.
Prepare, examine, and analyze sales analysis accounting records, financial statements, and reports before publication of the monthly P&L.
Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions, ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with accepted accounting policies and principles.
Provide financial support, including forecasting, budgeting, and analysis of variations from budget.
Monitor store-level cost and cash analysis processes, explain trends, and assist field and operations support team members.
Enter, maintain, and analyze information in company accounting programs, including Infor and GL.
Conduct or assist in documenting accounting projects.
Provide ad hoc analysis to support internal finance departments, including corporate accounting and accounts receivable.
Follow SOX compliance processes.