This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under moderate supervision, this position is responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews
- Researches and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting
- Ensure 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
- Lead accounting initiatives/ projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy
- Mentors less senior staff
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements
- Four (4) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.
- Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP standards required.
- Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.
JOB CONDITIONS:
None
PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
Experience with PowerBI or a similar data analytics tools is preferred
EST FedEx Freight, Inc
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related quantitative discipline, unless offset by related experience or education
- Four years of accounting experience in financial reporting within a public accounting firm or large for-profit corporate environment
- Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP standards
- Strong knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications, and mainframe or web-based applications
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Experience with Power BI or similar data analytics tools
FedEx Freight, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance options—including medical, dental, and vision—are broad and considered a core strength, particularly for full-time employees. Some locations also offer supportive resources such as employee assistance and mental-health support that complement the core coverage.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan with employer match is described as strong, and certain legacy retirement arrangements remain for eligible employees. These elements provide solid long-term savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spanning vacation, sick leave, and holidays—along with paid parental leave—is included in the standard package. This signals solid coverage breadth for time away from work.
FedEx Freight, Inc. Insights
What We Do
FedEx Freight operates FedEx’s less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation business across North America. Its services include Priority, Economy, and Direct shipping, while subsidiary FedEx Custom Critical provides expedited, time- and temperature-specific freight solutions. The company uses a large vehicle fleet, extensive service-center network, operational efficiency, data-driven technology, and dedicated personnel to deliver freight safely, securely, and reliably across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and nearby territories.
