Accountant II, Corporate Accounting at Pilot Company — Knoxville, TN

Essential Functions:

• 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 and processes
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Track and record lease information through AMT
• Perform prepaid account entries and amortizations
• Work and communicate with other groups to resolve issues.
• Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports
• 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

We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum three years’ experience in accounting or related area required

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with Infor Financials & Supply Management or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred

Competencies

• 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