Lead Accountant- Banking

Albertsons • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Lead Accountant for its Accounting team in the Electronic Banking Department. The position is located at the National Services Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The role supports banking operations across corporate, retail, electronic banking, gift cards, and unclaimed property, while contributing to accurate and timely completion of daily work and learning desk responsibilities.

The Lead Accountant analyzes banking and accounting processes for opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and data accuracy. The role coordinates project requests, helps ensure accounting systems meet business needs and comply with GAAP and company policies, and partners with Accounting, Division Finance, IT, Reporting, Financial Systems, Treasury, auditors, card processors, and banking partners. It also supports banking and reconciliation applications, reporting, audits, cash analytics, and cross-functional process and system improvement initiatives.

This role provides advanced technical and accounting expertise, guides and mentors team members without direct supervisory responsibility, and leads or supports special projects such as system implementations, process transformations, and integrations of banking relationships or tools. The position promotes continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant exposure to cash, card settlement, treasury, or banking operations.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, including demonstrated experience in cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and treasury-related processes.
• Proven ability to serve as a subject matter expert and lead complex accounting areas or processes.
• Strong experience partnering cross-functionally with Treasury, Audit, card processors, and banking partners.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiency gains in accounting operations.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, research variances, and resolve complex reconciling items.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparing documentation for cash and banking-related accounts.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, specifically Oracle, and strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to document and standardize processes and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent certification.
• Advanced proficiency with OTBI queries and Alteryx.
• Experience using or supporting banking and reconciliation platforms such as ReconNet, CashPro, and card processor systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development through Pluralsight, Coursera, or similar platforms.
• Experience with SOX compliance and control environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workflow for the Banking team, including corporate, retail, electronic banking, gift cards, and unclaimed property, as well as learning desk responsibilities.
• Analyze business processes for opportunities to automate work, improve efficiency, increase data accuracy, and reduce risk using tools such as Alteryx, OTBI queries, and reconciliation tools.
• Coordinate with leadership to communicate new and upcoming project requests.
• Attend project meetings with internal stakeholders and help ensure accounting systems support business needs and comply with GAAP and company policies.
• Define, assign, and track project requirements through completion and provide regular progress updates to leadership.
• Partner with Accounting, Division Finance, IT, Reporting, and Financial Systems teams on project timelines and system impacts.
• Lead or support cross-functional workgroups focused on accounting process improvements, operational efficiencies, and system optimization.
• Maintain banking team applications and file transfer processes, and assist team members and internal customers with system issues.
• Review and validate standard and ad hoc reports created using QMF, MS Access, Excel, ODBC, SQL, OTBI, and Alteryx.
• Provide department leadership with timely status updates, risk assessments, and key insights.
• Lead preparation and review of supporting documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with SOX and control requirements.
• Support and optimize banking and reconciliation systems, including ReconNet, CashPro, and card processor platforms.
• Analyze cash balances, transactions, and variances to provide insights and improve financial accuracy.
• Guide and mentor team members on best practices, troubleshooting, and technical accounting matters without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Lead special projects, including system implementations, process transformations, and integration of new banking relationships or tools.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, including use of learning platforms such as Pluralsight and Coursera.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior