Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
Job DescriptionThe purpose of this job is to perform routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, as well as prepare various accounting statements, financial reports, and accounts receivable functions for less complex accounts.
In this role you will:
- Prepare, record, verify, analyze, and report receivable transactions
- Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports
- Prepare analyses and reconciliations to detect fraud, data issues, and adjustments
- Ensure transaction entry verification procedures are followed
- Review and collect on direct bill or funded transaction; respond to inquiries from external companies
- Maintain primary financial data for use in accounting records
- Classify, compute, and record financial information
- Check the accuracy of figures and calculations related to business transactions
- Perform cash over short review for assigned store locations in month.
- When needed, assist in less structured tasks on top of general job responsibilities.
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
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent certification required
- Associate or Bachelors degree in accounting or finance preferred
- Minimum one year experience in accounting or related area preferred
- Accounts Receivable experience preferred
- Data entry experience preferred
Specialized Knowledge
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Familiarity with billing and accounting software preferred
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Competencies
- Strong teamwork and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency
Skills Required
- Legal right to work in the United States without additional immigration sponsorship
- Local presence in Knoxville, Tennessee, or surrounding communities
- High school diploma or equivalent certification
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- At least one year of accounting or related experience
- Accounts receivable experience
- Data entry experience
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Familiarity with billing and accounting software
- Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and work with urgency
Pilot Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pilot Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Pilot Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans plus complimentary virtual care, physical therapy, surgical services, and targeted programs for sleep and metabolic conditions. HSAs/FSAs and prescription access options broaden utility and support ongoing care.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave offers bonding time, with additional paid recovery time available for birthing parents where eligible. Adoption assistance helps offset family‑building costs.
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Affordable Benefits — Some travel center team members can enroll in low‑cost health plan options. Prescription savings programs further reduce out‑of‑pocket costs for care.
Pilot Company Insights
What We Do
Pilot Company is a travel center and energy company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, operating gas stations and convenience stores. It provides services such as diesel fuel, truck parking, and showers for travelers.
