Accounting Coordinator

Company Name: Kroger
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Coordinates and leads the team in the functions and accounting duties that have been deemed as "General", or not specific to other departments in Accounting. The responsibilities include: cash control for Vendor Payment System, local checks processing and distribution, assigned ledger accounts including Workers Comp and General Liability, and Wells Fargo Travel/Expense administration. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor emergency Vendor Payment System, Community Rewards, and Enterprise Journal local checks according to established procedures
• Monitor the appropriate detail and maintain the correct balance for each General Ledger account assigned for General Accounting including workers compensation and general liability
• Responsible for testing and working with Kroger Technology on enhancements, improvements, or changes to Vendor Payment System
• Direct/monitor department workflow in order to meet weekly and period deadlines as well as keeping management informed
• Review and balance workers compensation state fee accounts including processing payments.
• Administration of the Wells Fargo Travel/Expense system and process
• Provide assistance and leadership coverage to the Business License team
• Provide timely and accurate information to external and internal customers (including the Division Controllers, G.O. Finance, G.O. Tax, Regional Accounting Service Center Tax and Internal / External Auditors, Stores and Government Agencies) while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Assist Manager in training and coaching the team on performance of duties and provide manager feedback for evaluations
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position/Education Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Business Objects, Technical knowledge- keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Effective multi-tasking skills; adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Strong verbal/written communication skills; can clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
• Self-starter with a positive attitude
• Customer Focus: makes customers and their needs a primary focus; develop/sustain productive customer relationships
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establish and maintain good working relationships
• Analytical problem solver
• Accounting skills and ledger balance experience
• Manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition; handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of files, conversations and documents
• Proven ability to set high standards of performance for self; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Kroger Accounting Systems
• Minimum 1 year of Accounting Experience
• Experience with Wells Fargo

Education Level: None
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: South

States: Tennessee
Keywords:

Jobs at Kroger Regional Accounting Center (RASC) - Located in Nashville, Tennessee, RASC was formed to provide accounting support to the Kroger family of stores.  Our mission is to provide accurate, timely and efficient accounting services to each Division that we serve.  We offer competitive wages and benefits as well as career advancement opportunities nationwide.  If you are an Accounting professional with a passion for people and a passion for results, please apply online today.

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 431,000 associates who serve customers in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries also operate 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. With sales of $109.8 billion in 2015, we continue to grow. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes:  TN || Nashville || 2620 Elm Hill Pike || 37214 || Kroger || None || Accounting; Finance || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time ||