Accountant I, Operations Accounting

Pilot Flying J • Knoxville, TN

352d

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to reconcile and adjust various general ledger utilities accounts and perform moderately complex analysis of performance results. In this role you will perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of balance sheets accounts, report and update leadership and/or team on all relevant issues, escalating any issues as appropriate, perform analyses of variations from budget for utility categories, prepare month-end journal entries and perform other month end close responsibilities, respond to vendor, team member, and field payment inquiries, own the relationship with third party service provider and manage billing issues and disputes with the vendor, pay vendor invoices in a timely manner, compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports, and perform special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Minimum three years' experience in accounting or related field required
• General Ledger experience preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with Lawson or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred
• Ability to interpret and organize data from multiple sources
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage multiple projects successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with different levels of the organization to negotiate, problem solve, complete projects and influence decision making
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and within teams in order to establish and meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to complete work with minimal supervision
• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of balance sheets accounts
• Report and update leadership and/or team on all relevant issues, escalating any issues as appropriate
• Perform analyses of variations from budget for utility categories
• Prepare month-end journal entries and perform other month end close responsibilities
• Respond to vendor, team member, and field payment inquiries
• Own the relationship with third party service provider and manage billing issues and disputes with the vendor
• Pay vendor invoices in a timely manner
• Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports
• Perform special projects as assigned

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees