Sr Accountant

Responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger. Under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews.
• Research and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting.
• Ensure 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.
• Lead accounting initiatives/ projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy. Mentors less senior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

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.

Minimum Experience

Four (4) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.

Strong knowledge of GAAP standards required.

Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.

Job Conditions

None

Preferred Qualifications: SOX Controls Experience

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: $5,662.27/month - $7,502.51/month

Additional Details: The desired location for this position would be Collierville, TN. This position may be eligible for relocation.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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