What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Federal Express Corporation?
Responsible for moderately complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger. Under general supervision,
Essential Functions
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required.
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong analytical and financial analysis skills required.
Working knowledge of GAAP standards required.
Proficient in business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web based applications.
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Job Conditions
None
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency:
Pay
Additional Details: This position will be hybrid, and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius as employees will be required to work at a FedEx Campus location several times per week. Position will be hybrid in Collierville, TN.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws
Essential Functions
- Responsible for moderately 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 assigned 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.
- Coordinate and communicate with business partners providing guidance regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required.
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong analytical and financial analysis skills required.
Working knowledge of GAAP standards required.
Proficient in business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web based applications.
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Job Conditions
None
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency:
Pay
Additional Details: This position will be hybrid, and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius as employees will be required to work at a FedEx Campus location several times per week. Position will be hybrid in Collierville, TN.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
- EEO is the Law Supplement
- Pay Transparency Policy
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
Accountant
FedEx -
Collierville, TN
