Manager, Payroll Accounting

Albertsons Companies

3h

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.
The Payroll Accounting Department, located at the National Accounting Service Center in Phoenix, AZ, has an opening for Manager of Payroll Accounting.
The primary function of this role will be to lead the Payroll Accounting team to successful reporting and reconciliation of payroll activities.
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.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Requirements

• Four-year Business degree (preferably in Accounting). CPA or MBA preferred
• 4 years or more of experience in a lead/management or supervisory role preferred
• 5 years or more accounting experience in a large organization
• Experience in payroll accounting preferred
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred
• 4 years or more of experience in a lead/management or supervisory role preferred
• Experience in payroll accounting preferred
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of GAAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-location team comprised of onshore and offshore team members
• Direct responsibility for onshore team and total department work effort, plus working with offshore team leader to ensure work productivity for offshore as part of the department work product
• 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 (HR) team to ensure cross-team best practices are put in place
• Act as first point of contact for payroll 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, division, corporate, stores, vendors and outside services to resolve issues
• 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