Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

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Knoxville, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Retail • Travel • Energy
The Role
Prepare, analyze, and deliver timely GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures; manage SOX controls; perform GAAP research; support external audits; collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury to improve reporting and processes.
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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 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 Description

This job is on site in Knoxville, TN

This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting plays a key role in preparing, analyzing, and delivering accurate and timely financial statements and disclosures. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data. The Senior Analyst partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. This position supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles; assists with audit activities; and contributes to process improvements that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and consistency.

Essential Job Functions
1) Complete Sarbanes Oxley compliance as it relates to monthly/quarterly/annual controls.
2) Conduct financial analysis and reporting; prepare and review various financial reports across the company.
3) Perform GAAP research on complex financial accounting issues.
4) Assist annual audit with preparation of quarterly and annual financial documents supporting the company's external financial statement audit.
5) Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
 

Functional Knowledge: Requires practical knowledge of technical and/or operational problems
Business Acumen: Applies operational business practices to improve efficiency
Leadership: Responsible for providing guidance for colleagues with less experience
Problem Solving: Identifies and solves complex problems
Impact: Executes objectives with impact on a range of activities within own team
Interpersonal Skills: Explains difficult or sensitive information to build consensus
Timeframe: Must meet near term targets and plan weekly and monthly

Qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent; Accounting major preferred
Experience Required: At least 3-5 Years' Experience

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
  • Accounting major
  • At least 3-5 years' experience in accounting or financial reporting
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP)
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance experience
  • Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and disclosures
  • Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit documentation
  • Ability to perform GAAP research on complex accounting issues
  • On-site work in Knoxville, TN
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
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The Company
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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