Accountant, General Accounting

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

Pay Rates Starting between: 56,235 - 74,520

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this job is to assist with the daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly operations of the accounting team.  Maintains and controls the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that include analytical work and thorough review of financial records. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares monthly journal entries and support for assigned accounts across all entities
• Ensures the accuracy of entries and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger 
• Provides support for our Manager, Accounting for our commercial division
• Manages prepaid accounts and monthly entries for all entities
• Manage all intercompany accounts to ensure they are in balance at each month-end.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides schedules as support for all audits as needed
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2+Years of Accounting or Finance experience
• Basic / Intermediate / Advanced Microsoft Office skills required
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong written, verbal, and overall strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the company standards of professionalism
• This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Additional Information

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision

401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Fuel Discount

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Weekly Pay

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines