Corporate Accounting Advisor at FedEx in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

Serves as project lead for the compilation, analysis and preparation of financial and statistical information in support of accounting and financial analysis of FedEx companies, including consolidated reporting and/or reporting in compliance with SEC rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Serves as project lead for the compilation, analysis and preparation of financial and statistical information in support of accounting and financial analysis of FedEx companies.


• Consolidated reporting and/or reporting in compliance with SEC rules and regulations.


• Provide interpretation and support to users of financial statements.


• Lead projects related to the design and enhancement of financial reporting systems.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in accounting or finance-related discipline.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years experience in public accounting or the accounting department of a public company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong accounting and reporting skills.

Strong organizational, analytical, project management and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
* CPA preferred * Strong organizational, analytical, project management, and communication skills * Strong knowledge and demonstrated application of US GAAP to complex transactions including documentation * Intellectual curiosity and flexibility * Interest in accounting systems * Experience with accounting for hyperinflationary countries * M&A accounting advisory and experience with purchase accounting * Experience with SEC reporting and month-end close processes * Openness for occasional travel

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details: Position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN. Candidates must live within a reasonable commutable distance. Employees must be onsite as directed by leadership but allowed flexibility to work from home otherwise.

FedEx. Where now meets next.

Our vision is to be the earth's most engaged advocates of connected commerce where open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are the norm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in our always on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity. We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade and empower humans and their place in the era of autonomy and AI. We fight for our customers, a more sustainable planet and an ethical playing field.

FedEx inspires its more than 530,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

FedEx has been recognized on many different lists both for business success and for being a great employer:

• FORTUNE Magazine: No. 18 among "World's Most Admired Companies" (2023)


• Newsweek Magazine: One of "America's Most Responsible Companies" (2023)


• Forbes Magazine: One of "Americas Best Large Employers" (2023)


• Newsweek Magazine: One of "America's Greatest Work Places for Diversity" (2023)


• FORTUNE Magazine: One of the "Blue Ribbon Companies" that appears on 4+ Fortune Annual Award Rankings (2023)


• FreightWaves: #1 Among the "Top 500 For-Hire Carriers" (2023)


• FreightWaves: Freight-Tech 25 Award, honoring innovation and disruption within the freight industry (2023)

FedEx Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics disability, or protected Veteran status.

FedEx Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, FedEx Corporation is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.