Accounting Manager
Albertsons Companies•Pacific, WA
•$92,000 - $138,200
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Progressive accounting experience, preferably in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or retail environments
- Prior people‑management or team‑lead experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and period‑end close processes
- Solid understanding of inventory systems and distribution/warehouse cost structures
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and collaboration abilities
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence across levels
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Essbase or similar)
- Knowledge and experience with Hyperion Essbase, Oracle, Microsoft Power BI Desktop, SQL and BigQuery
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial records and statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies
- Manage period‑end close activities, including expense reconciliation and general ledger review
- Monitor ledger activity and proactively resolve posting or classification issues
- Supports forecast and projection processes by ensuring financial results, accruals, and trends are understood, properly reflected, and communicated to the Controller.
- Establish, maintain, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Review expense payments (including purchase card activity) to ensure compliance with approval and control standards
- Oversee capital expenditure accounting, validation of savings initiatives, and proper asset tracking
- Partner with Inventory Control to support financial integrity, inventory accuracy, and related reporting
- Interprets results and recommends solutions to increase revenue, reduce expense, maximize operational efficiency/quality.
- Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities
- Develop and publish daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and dashboards
- Participates in the development of advanced analytic tools and models (predominantly in Microsoft Excel) requiring ingenuity, creativity and short deliverable timeframes ("build from scratch")
- Prepare ad hoc analyses to support operational, strategic, and special project needs
- Provide financial insights to support productivity, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver high‑quality results
- Collaborate closely with Distribution Center leadership to support business decisions
- Communicate effectively with internal partners and external vendors regarding financial questions, payments, and deductions
- Foster an inclusive, high‑performance team culture focused on accountability and continuous learning
Benefits
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
- medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- sick pay (accrued based on hours worked)
- PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off
- paid holidays (8-9 days annually)
- bereavement pay
- retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
- quarterly bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
