About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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What you will be doing

The National Services Center located in Northwest Phoenix, AZ has an opening for an Accountant I.

The Accountant is responsible for balancing, reconciling, and performing analysis of general ledger interface for union benefits. Analysis Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to set up correct rules and rates within Trust panels to ensure proper remittance of union benefits to Trust Funds. Ensure reporting is accurate and timely to Trust Funds and various departments within the Organization.

Main responsibilities

Take the lead on projects requiring research, organization, communication and problem resolution. Coordinating and ensuring all tasks are completed on time. Providing guidance to internal/external customers. Accountable for maintaining department applications and systems functionality requiring a high level of decision making and technical abilities. Train and assist associates and clerks in specific accounting tasks and the use of systems. Support team members on all accounting issues. Look for areas of opportunity to create enhancements and efficiencies within existing systems and processes. Make recommendations for system and process improvements. Prepare periodic financial statements/reports for management. Analyze financial reports and review expense records using Access, Oracle Reporting, and Peoplesoft query tool. Handle conflict and issues while maintaining the self-esteem of others. Participate and support all departmental functions while continuing to motivate others.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. 

What we are searching for 

Bachelor's degree preferable in Accounting or Finance. Four or more years accounting experience in a large organization with mainframe based accounting systems. Three or more years payroll tax experience working with governmental agencies is desirable. Theoretical and practical knowledge of GAAP. Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows and Microsoft software applications. Peoplesoft experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of reporter writer systems and SQL helpful. Team Player. Analytical skills, independent decision maker. Superior customer service attitude and interpersonal skills. High degree of initiative, intensity and accuracy. Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented with great organizational skills. Self-motivated with the ability to coordinate and direct workflow within the department. Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions/recommendations to manager.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Sits for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping and twisting required periodically. Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday. Workday is fast paced.

What is it like at Albertsons? 

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

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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