Advisor-Accounting

FedEx Freight • Harrison, AR

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About The Position

Responsible for highly complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely close of the general ledger. Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Requirements

• 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.
• Five (5) years experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.
• Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for highly complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely close of the general ledger
• 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/external 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
• Leads internal and cross functional teams on major initiatives/projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy recommending innovative solutions. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals
• Complies with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees