Accounting Clerk IV

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Albertsons Companies Inc. has an opening for an Accounting Clerk in the Allowance Audit department for the National Services Center in Phoenix, AZ.  The Accounting Clerk is an important role that recovers funds due to the company through various audits and processes variances between purchase orders and vendor invoices.

The position will be based in Phoenix, AZ.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough audits by analyzing and reviewing data in the various applications that support allowance processes
• Reconcile cost and allowance on warehouse PO/vendor invoice discrepancies (bouncers) and invoice as necessary to correct vendor overbillings.
• Devise and execute team and individual strategies for effective audits.
• Work closely with team members, other departments, merchandising and vendors to ensure accurate billing.
• Identify new audit issues and new audit techniques that will enhance and/or facilitate the audit.
• Analyze Notice of Promotional Allowance documents (NOPAs) to ensure that they are accurate & complete.
• Utilize multiple Internal applications and various queries and macros to audit efficiently and effectively.
• Create appropriate billings once all documentation has been analyzed and verified.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Two or more years' experience in a larger organization with mainframe-based accounting systems or equivalent education.
• Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows & Microsoft software applications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, high degree of initiative.
• Adaptable and willing to work where needed on the Allowance Billing or Preaudit teams.
• Knowledge of merchandising process (allowances, buying, etc.), accounts payable procedures (invoice reconciliation, payment terms, etc.), and/or audit techniques.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; Detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-volume position.
• Superior Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to resolve difficult issues with external/internal customers
• Display strong leadership skills -- strive to be a "go-to" person
• Knowledge of eDeals, PACS, WIMS, CMS, Lawson Financial system, Infopac, Business Tracker, Document Direct, AP50 and QMF is a plus.
• Honest, trustworthy, dependable; exhibiting sound business ethics.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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