Accountant, Operations Accounting

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