About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s, and many more recognizable names

What you will be doing

The Accountant II position is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the department. They support the collection, classification, analysis, and reporting of financial results of the company. They are responsible for coordination and communication related to various subject matter areas.

Main responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist in period, quarter and year-end close procedures for timely and accurate financial reporting
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Assist in analyzing and resolving accounting issues
• Research and answer questions from management and other users of financial data
• Complete closing activities including journal entries, allocations, and P&L analysis
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations
• Other duties as necessary to support the department and company financial functions

What we are searching for

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:

• 4-year college degree in Accounting or similar field required
• CPA license or CPA track preferred

Experience Level:

• Prefer minimum of 2-4years of general accounting experience

Skills and Experiences:

• Strong foundation in accounting skills with knowledge of rules, regulations and standards including understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Capable of managing numerous simultaneous projects
• Must consistently demonstrate a positive and consistent attitude
• Strong oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be a team player
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Excel and Word, Access is a plus
• Proficient in pivot tables and vertical lookup Excel functions
• Good organizational and analytical skills with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• High degree of initiative, accuracy, and adaptability
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting the strongest business ethics

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team: We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success