Accountant II, Corporate 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

The purpose of this job is to reconcile and adjust various general ledger accounts and bank statements, and perform moderately complex analysis of performance results.

Essential Functions

• 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
• 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
• Analyze and prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and reports
• Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects
• Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports
• Perform special projects as assigned
• 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
• Complete other duties as assigned

• school diploma or equivalent certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred
• Minimum three years’ experience in accounting or related area required

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with Lawson or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred

Competencies

• 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

Travel

• Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

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