Sr Accountant, Financial Reporting

About Pilot Company

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. This job is on site in Knoxville, TN This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

The Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting plays a key role in preparing, analyzing, and delivering accurate and timely financial statements and disclosures. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data. The Senior Analyst partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. This position supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles; assists with audit activities; and contributes to process improvements that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and consistency.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete Sarbanes Oxley compliance as it relates to monthly/quarterly/annual controls.
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting; prepare and review various financial reports across the company.
• Perform GAAP research on complex financial accounting issues.
• Assist annual audit with preparation of quarterly and annual financial documents supporting the company's external financial statement audit.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Functional Knowledge

Requires practical knowledge of technical and/or operational problems

Business Acumen

Applies operational business practices to improve efficiency

Leadership

Responsible for providing guidance for colleagues with less experience

Problem Solving

Identifies and solves complex problems

Impact

Executes objectives with impact on a range of activities within own team

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information to build consensus

Timeframe

Must meet near term targets and plan weekly and monthly

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent; Accounting major preferred

Experience Required

At least 3-5 Years' Experience