Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable

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 supplies major tanker fleets and critical services to key oil operations, while supporting a portfolio of brands across supply chain, retail, logistics, technology, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales, and marketing.

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.

The purpose of this job is to perform routine accounts payable (AP) accounting activities such as invoice processing via the company’s ERP system, payment research, and vendor payment processing.

• Process large volumes of invoices via interfaces within the company’s ERP system in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy.
• Process large volumes of payments to vendors in accordance with company policy and vendor contractual agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and ensure proper documentation is archived for audits and compliance standards.
• Work with vendors and internal team members to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Ensure that transaction entry verification procedures are followed.
• 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.

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 the United States without additional sponsorship.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• General Ledger experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong 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.

Travel required:

less than 5%.

Physical Requirements &

Working Conditions:

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