Sr Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Pilot Company•Houston, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Houston, TX, or the surrounding communities. The purpose of this Houston TX based job is to perform critical activities associated with general ledger, financial and operating reports and budget analysis while following SOX compliance processes. Perform high level accounting activities including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules Maintain controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Prepare, record, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles Provide financial support and prepare schedules in support of FP&A function. Conduct or assist in the documentation of high impact accounting projects and financial statement relationships Compile, consolidate and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports Complete reconciliation between ETRM system and general ledger. Knowledge of mark to market accounting and the differences to GAAP Support External and Internal Auditors by providing documentation requests and explanations of underlying transactions. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis on balance sheet, profit-and loss statement and operational reports. Analyzing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and standards Developing and implementing changes to accounting systems. May coach, lead, and direct other’s work Perform special projects as assigned Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
Minimum five years’ experience in accounting or related field required
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: advanced Excel skills required
Knowledge and detailed understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred
FSM software strongly preferred
Familiarity with RightAngle or similar ETRM system strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform high level accounting activities including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules
Maintain controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
Prepare, record, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
Provide financial support and prepare schedules in support of FP&A function.
Conduct or assist in the documentation of high impact accounting projects and financial statement relationships
Compile, consolidate and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports
Complete reconciliation between ETRM system and general ledger.
Knowledge of mark to market accounting and the differences to GAAP
Support External and Internal Auditors by providing documentation requests and explanations of underlying transactions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis on balance sheet, profit-and loss statement and operational reports.
Analyzing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and standards
Developing and implementing changes to accounting systems.
May coach, lead, and direct other’s work
Perform special projects as assigned
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned