Accounting Clerk IV

Albertsons Companies

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Albertsons Companies Inc. has an opening for an Accounting Clerk in the Allowance Audit department for the National Services Center in Phoenix, AZ. The Accounting Clerk is an important role that recovers funds due to the company through various audits and processes variances between purchase orders and vendor invoices.
The position will be based in Phoenix, AZ.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Requirements

• Two or more years' experience in a larger organization with mainframe-based accounting systems or equivalent education.
• Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows & Microsoft software applications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, high degree of initiative.
• Adaptable and willing to work where needed on the Allowance Billing or Preaudit teams.
• Knowledge of merchandising process (allowances, buying, etc.), accounts payable procedures (invoice reconciliation, payment terms, etc.), and/or audit techniques.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, Detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-volume position.
• Superior Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to resolve difficult issues with external/internal customers
• Display strong leadership skills -- strive to be a "go-to" person
• Honest, trustworthy, dependable; exhibiting sound business ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of eDeals, PACS, WIMS, CMS, Lawson Financial system, Infopac, Business Tracker, Document Direct, AP50 and QMF is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough audits by analyzing and reviewing data in the various applications that support allowance processes
• Reconcile cost and allowance on warehouse PO/vendor invoice discrepancies (bouncers) and invoice as necessary to correct vendor overbillings.
• Devise and execute team and individual strategies for effective audits.
• Work closely with team members, other departments, merchandising and vendors to ensure accurate billing.
• Identify new audit issues and new audit techniques that will enhance and/or facilitate the audit.
• Analyze Notice of Promotional Allowance documents (NOPAs) to ensure that they are accurate & complete.
• Utilize multiple Internal applications and various queries and macros to audit efficiently and effectively.
• Create appropriate billings once all documentation has been analyzed and verified.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees