Albertsons
Albertsons is hiring: Accounting Manager in Anchorage
Albertsons, Anchorage, AK, United States
Job Description
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, Carr's, 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.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
#bringyourflavor
#LI-JM2
What you will be doing
The Accounting Manager is responsible for providing professional accounting and financial analysis support for the Distribution Center management and operational areas. Under the direction of the Controller, this position directs and supervises accounting activities, transactions, financial close, reporting analytics, projections, and office services for the Distribution Center. Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information in the completion of both routine and special assignments under varying amounts of guidance and direction.
This role will interface with all levels of the Company in addressing financial questions, results, and variances and procedures. Supervises and develops staff accountant / analysts and clerks that will vary in numbers based on size and complexity of the Distribution Center.
The Supply Chain Department has an opening for an Accounting Manager in our Anchorage, AK Distribution Center. The incumbent must reside in or be able to commute to our Anchorage, AK Distribution Center or our Kent, WA warehouse.
Main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The salary range is $80,100.00 to $120,200.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.
What we are searching for
Qualifications:
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.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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, Carr's, 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.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
#bringyourflavor
#LI-JM2
What you will be doing
The Accounting Manager is responsible for providing professional accounting and financial analysis support for the Distribution Center management and operational areas. Under the direction of the Controller, this position directs and supervises accounting activities, transactions, financial close, reporting analytics, projections, and office services for the Distribution Center. Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information in the completion of both routine and special assignments under varying amounts of guidance and direction.
This role will interface with all levels of the Company in addressing financial questions, results, and variances and procedures. Supervises and develops staff accountant / analysts and clerks that will vary in numbers based on size and complexity of the Distribution Center.
The Supply Chain Department has an opening for an Accounting Manager in our Anchorage, AK Distribution Center. The incumbent must reside in or be able to commute to our Anchorage, AK Distribution Center or our Kent, WA warehouse.
Main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial records in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
- Ensure maintenance of complete and accurate records reflecting all operations and functions. Provide Distribution Center department managers with the financial information needed for their respective areas of operation.
- Guide transactional processing to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll as applicable.
- Work with the Controller to establish and monitor principles, practices and procedures to ensure effective accounting controls are in place and working effectively.
- Complete period balance sheet reconciliation activity to confirm ledger accuracy.
- Monitor all general ledger activity to confirm accuracy of postings and promptly respond to any changes deemed necessary.
- Review expense payments including purchase card activity to confirm accuracy, procedures, and approval controls are adhered to.
- Approve expense invoices for payment
- Ensure capital expenditures are properly controlled and accounted for and savings investment projects validated.
- Oversee the maintenance of Distribution Center financial records and the publication of financial statements.
- Interprets and analyzes financial reports and prepare recommendations concerning operation results to General Manager and Director and Senior Director, Supply Chain Finance.
- Participates in development and publication of daily, weekly, period, and quarterly financial reporting schedules.
- Interact with operational department managers regarding budget activity and actual results.
- Routinely collaborates with retail and distribution management and provides information and assistance as required.
- Provide ad/hoc reporting as requested by Controller or operational management areas.
- Perform Distribution Center analyses and studies for projects as required including all major outside wholesalers.
- Establishes and maintains accounting policies to affect adequate accounting controls to safeguard Company assets.
- Coordinates all budgeting and forecasting activities for the distribution center.
- Interfaces with the corporate and retail finance departments to coordinate the accounting and financial analysis activities of the Distribution Center.
- Partner with Inventory Control area on financial controls and associated reporting of activity.
- Communicate with vendors to answer questions and provide back up to payment and deduction activity where needed.
- Develop staff members for future opportunities and as potential position succession alternatives.
The salary range is $80,100.00 to $120,200.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.
What we are searching for
Qualifications:
- 4-year college degree in Finance or Accounting required, MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, planning, reporting and analysis experience with a Fortune 500 Company.
- At least 2 years' experience in a manager or supervisory role.
- Major consumer products or distribution industry experience preferred.
- Ability to think strategically and identify/execute appropriate action plans.
- Strong analytical and investigative research skills.
- Strong understanding of inventory system and how it relates to financial reports.
- Strong supervisory skills and ability to work with and though others to achieve desired results.
- Excellent project management and resource prioritization skills. Ability to develop realistic timelines and deliver results.
- Strong analytical skills to develop business proposals, including NPV and IRR analysis and experience in new business development, productivity analysis.
- Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, and Essbase.
- High degree of initiative and results orientation.
- Must excel in a fast-paced, high volume production operation with tight deadlines and high customer service expectations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Good interpersonal. Skills and desire to be a team player.
- Travel Requirements: Less than 10%.
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.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).