Accountant I, Store Accounting

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.

The purpose of this job is to analyze cash and inventory overages/shortages and gross profit margins for Pilot Flying J’s retail sales, deli, and restaurant categories in stores, to promote adherence to financial reporting and procedural standards, and handle moderately complex accounting duties.

In this role you will: 

1. Review and verify daily financial data related to cash sales, inventory, and margins to identify and analyze variances; collaborate with internal departments to correct variances
2. Monitor store level cost and cash analysis processes, explain trends and aid field and operations support team members
3. Prepare, examine, and analyze associated sales analysis accounting records, financial statements, and reports prior to publication of monthly P&L
4. Enter data, maintain data, and analyze information in the company’s accounting programs (Infor, GL)
5. Provide ad hoc analysis to support other internal finance departments (corporate accounting, accounts receivable)
6. Assist in other cash flow reporting, presentations and analytical initiatives as directed by leadership
7. Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
8. Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
9. Support department functions including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget
10. Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects
11. Perform special projects as assigned
12. Respond to inquiries via email and phone call

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
• Minimum two years’ experience in accounting or related area required
• General Ledger experience preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Intermediate knowledge of general ledger (GL) accounting software
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong teamwork, problem solving, conflict management, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate financial principles and practices with non-finance team members
• Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency

•    Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
•    401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Adoption Assistance
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Weekly Pay

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