Accountant, Operations 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 43 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 classify, examine, and analyze accounting records and prepare related financial reports and statements for management; classify, examine, and analyze accounting records; prepare related financial reports and statements for management; follow SOX compliance processes. 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.   Essential Job Functions: 1. Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules 2. 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. Prepare, examine, and analyze associated sales analysis accounting records, financial statements, and reports prior to publication of monthly P&L. 3. 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. Provide financial support, including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget. 4. Monitor store level cost and cash analysis processes, explain trends and aid field and operations support team members 5.Enter data, maintain data, and analyze information in the company’s accounting programs (Infor, GL); conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects. Provide ad hoc analysis to support other internal finance departments (corporate accounting, accounts receivable).   Education Required: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Intermediate Microsoft Office skills  Intermediate knowledge of general ledger (GL) accounting software Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and tax laws preferred