Accountant II

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.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

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What You Will Be Doing

It is our responsibility to strengthen the link between Albertsons Companies and its vast array of suppliers. We strengthen that link by providing quick accurate payments and timely responses to inquiries. Our accounts payable accountants process invoices, record required journal entries to close the monthly books, validate balance sheet accounts and assist in the training and development of the entire AP team.

The success of the company requires the entire organization, including accounting, to continue to learn and adapt to change. The Expense Services department is always one of the first to see new campaigns and that requires accountants to assist in creating and testing the new processes.

The position will be based in Phoenix, AZ.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and process complicated journal entries and maintain reconciliation of subsidiary details to General Ledger Control Accounts, including Accounts Payable Liabilities and Prepaid Expense accounts.
• Train and assist staff members with payment processes.
• Complete audits and special projects as assigned by management.
• Communicate with other departments, outside vendors, buyers, warehouses etc
• Analyze and prepare the AP subsystem for annual 1099 filing.
  
  

What We Are Searching For

• Four-year college degree in business related field or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years accounting experience in a large organization with mainframe-based accounting systems.
• Two or more years experience in accounts payables and account reconciliation.
• Two or more years of experience in a lead or supervisory experience.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of analyzing financial reports and records.
• Good understanding of AP specific forms such as W9s and 1099s
• Advanced level PC skills with knowledge of Windows & Microsoft software applications, advanced knowledge in spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills, high degree of initiative and detail oriented with ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to complete work independently and high problem solving skills required.
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics.
  
  

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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