Accounting Manager - Payroll Accounting

Albertsons Company Inc. • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving. Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. The Trust Accounting Department, located at the National Accounting Service Center in Phoenix, AZ, has an opening for Manager of Trust Accounting. The primary function of this role will be to lead the Payroll Accounting team to successful reporting and reconciliation of payroll activities.

Requirements

• Four-year Business degree (preferably in accounting). CPA or MBA preferred
• Four or more years of experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Five or more years accounting experience in a large organization
• Four or more years of experience in Trust/Payroll accounting
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of GAAP preferred
• Oracle/PeopleSoft Payroll knowledge
• Oracle Financial knowledge
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Advanced level PC skills with knowledge of databases, Windows and Microsoft Office products
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong personal development skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must work well with others in a team environment and be able to interact with all levels of management
• Possess a high degree of initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics

Responsibilities

• Ability to oversee cross-functional team of nineteen across multiple locations, including on-site, and international employees.
• Train, develop, motivate, and lead team members
• Identify areas of opportunity to enhance proficiency in departmental processes
• Perform account analysis and coordinate/recommend revisions/adjustments
• Oversee closing the accounting books in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure reporting and processing deadlines are met
• Work closely with the payroll processing and accounting team to ensure cross-team best practices are put in place
• Manages the preparation of various reports required for 3rd Party Auditing Firms based on CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement language) along with analyzing discrepancies found by Auditing Firms
• Manage the writing, maintaining and supporting a variety of reports and queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data
• Collaborate with Labor, Trust Funds, and others to support audit findings disagreements
• Act as first point of contact for Trust accounting inquiries
• Maintain compliance with appropriate internal controls and procedures
• Coordinate efforts with auditing firms related to internal/external audits and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Correspond with staff in other Departments, Retail Divisions, Corporate, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Financial Planning and vendors to resolve issues
• Supports departmental functions by handling accounting responsibilities to ensure compliance of governmental regulations and company policies and procedures
• Interview applicants and participate in the selection of team members
• Prepare performance appraisals and salary administration

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: Manager
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees