Accounting Assistant- Closed Loop

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

Position Summary:

Responsible for the work of Warehouse Accounts and for delivery of accurate, timely and efficient accounting services to the retail divisions. This position audits daily Warehouse Payable reports for discrepancies and payment issues. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

Ÿ Audit daily Closed Loop reports.

Ÿ Process manual invoices for payments within terms agreement

Ÿ Initiate stop payment requests for lost or stale dated checks.

Ÿ Prepare journal entries.

Ÿ Balance assigned accounts and research out of balances.

Ÿ Research inquiries from vendors and division staff

Ÿ Prepare detail for internal/external auditors.

Ÿ Research and process rejects daily in Vendor Payment System

Ÿ Ability to research vendor correspondence in Research

Ÿ Ability to research and navigate in CICS Regions and AS400 system

Ÿ Provide adequate and accurate balance sheet detail as related to period end closing.

Ÿ Work with team to resolve issues

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position/Education Qualifications:

• Accounting skills and account balancing experience.
• Good working knowledge of the Kroger Accounting System
• Detail oriented and accurate on a consistent basis.
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high change environment
• Demonstrate sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of associates, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Actively identify new areas for learning; regularly create and take advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skills on the job and learning through their application.
• Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive and following up to ensure completion.
• Manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Proven ability to set high standards of performance for self; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of files, conversations and documents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Warehouse Inventory

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, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than 368,000 associates who serve customers in 2,641 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's.  The company also operates 786 convenience stores, 327 fine jewelry stores, 1,218 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food processing plants in the U.S.  Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club.

Posting Notes:  TN || Nashville || 2620 Elm Hill Pike || 37214 || Kroger || CareerBuilder || Accounting; Finance || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time ||