Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable

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Knoxville, TN, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Logistics • Retail • Travel • Energy
The Role
Performs accounts payable activities, including coding and routing high-volume vendor invoices, creating payment uploads, maintaining bot reports, researching payments, and reconciling discrepancies. Communicates with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues, follows transaction verification and compliance procedures, responds to inquiries, and supports accurate, timely payment processing.
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Company Description

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 43 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 Description

The purpose of this job is to perform routine AP accounting activities such as coding invoices, submitting invoices for payment, and payment research.

  1. Verify and code high volumes of vendor invoices to be submitted for payment.
  2. Electronically route invoices to internal team members for approval and processing.
  3. Coordinate with internal team members to maintain bot reports and create payment uploads.
  4. Work with vendors and internal team members to reconcile and resolve invoice discrepancies.
  5. Ensure that transaction entry verification procedures are followed.
  6. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
  7. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  8. Complete other duties as assigned.

The following additional duty may also be required:

  • Respond to inquiries via e-mail and phone calls

Qualifications

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 degree in accounting or finance preferred
  • Accounts Payable experience preferred
  • General Ledger experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required

Competencies

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
  • 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

Additional Information

Travel

Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification
  • Associate degree in accounting or finance
  • Accounts payable experience
  • General ledger experience
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Legal right to work in the United States without additional immigration sponsorship
  • Local presence in Knoxville, Tennessee or surrounding communities
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • Teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work extended hours when necessary

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Knoxville, TN
30,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1958

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.

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