• Accountant, Accounts Receivable

    Pilot Company (Knoxville, TN)


    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

    The purpose of this job is to classify, examine, and analyze accounting records, prepare related financial reports and statements for management, and handle moderately complex accounting duties.

    Essential Functions:

    + Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of certain leger accounts relating to Accounts Receivable

    + Reconciliation of cash, chargeback, and receivable accounts, including research and follow-up of outstanding items.

    + Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

    + Oversee and approve certain journal entries, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and validating those transactions with bank reporting

    + Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects.

    + Perform special projects as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Knowledge and Experience

    + Education Required: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

    Specialized Knowledge

    + Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel.

    + Understanding of accounting software is a plus.

    + Experience with customer account databases is a plus