Behind every great deal at ALDI are people working to bring it all together. Our team of administrative professionals tackle the ins and outs of running a well-oiled business as they collaborate and support the operations of our National Services & divisional offices. And that helps our network of stores and warehouses run smoothly. Ready to join a team dedicated to making the ALDI Difference?
Position Type: Full-Time (Temporary role supporting the ALDI Divisional Office with Inventory Accounting Assistant responsibilities)
Starting Wage: $23.75 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $24.50 | Year 3 - $25.25
Work Location: Rosenberg, TX
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Conducts the division inventory accounting functions accurately and in accordance with company guidelines, and ensures the general ledger accurately reflects the value of inventory on hand.
• Reviews and processes inventory price change accounts, as well as ensures accurate billing of direct store delivery items.
• Assists operations and warehouse personnel with regard to inventory account inquiries and reconciliation.
• Processes and prepares inventory journal entries, retail changes, prorates and manual receiving when necessary.
• Maintains accurate store and warehouse perpetual inventories and assists administratively in full and partial inventory counting procedures.
• Maintains accurate planning and order due times, as required, in applicable programs.
• Generates reports, as required, to provide information for management decision-making.
• Maintains expertise in computer applications within designated area of responsibility.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Cooperates and interacts effectively with leaders, co-workers, District Managers, store and warehouse employees to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• Communicates relevant information with peers and leadership allowing them to fulfill their duties.
• Communicates relevant information with internal and external contacts such as direct delivery suppliers.
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Serves as backup assistant as designated by divisional management, to ensure proper coverage of necessary responsibilities.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, reconcile, and substantiate balances in associated General Ledger accounts.
• Proficient in data entry and typing.
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.