Sr Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

In this role one will perform the most complex activities associated with general ledger, financial and operating reports, and budget analysis. Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules 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, including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget Analyze and prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and reports Reconcile balance sheet accounts in accordance with SOX requirements Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects Perform special projects as assigned Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports May coach, lead, or direct others’ work 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

High school diploma or equivalent certification required
Minimum five years’ experience in accounting or related area required
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong teamwork, problem solving, conflict management, influencing, and negotiation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate financial principles and practices with non-finance team members
Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in determining company policies and strategies affecting company financial performance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Familiarity with Infor Financials & Supply Management or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred
Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules
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, including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget
Analyze and prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and reports
Reconcile balance sheet accounts in accordance with SOX requirements
Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects
Perform special projects as assigned
Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports
May coach, lead, or direct others’ work
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