What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable position at Pilot Company?
Company Description
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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to perform routine AP accounting activities needed to reconcile vendor statements for a set of assigned vendors.
- Maintain and reconcile vendor statements
- Address and resolve vendor inquiries regarding payment status, account discrepancies, and outstanding balances
- Investigate and correct payment errors including overpayments, underpayments, and misapplied funds
- Work closely with vendors to address issues
- Process missing vendor invoices and corrections identified in vendor statement reconciliation through the invoice managements system
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of research findings, resolutions and communications with vendors and internal stakeholders
- 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.
The following additional duty may also be required:
- Respond to inquiries via e-mail and phone calls
Qualifications
We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent certification required
- Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred
- Accounts Payable experience preferred
- General Ledger experience preferred
Specialized Knowledge
- Basic Microsoft Office skills required
Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency
Additional Information
Travel
Travel required less than 5%
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time