Accountant II

Albertsons journey to become one of the largest grocery operations in the United States began in 1969 when Joe forged a partnership with Skaggs Companies, Inc., creating the first food-drug combination stores. Though the partnership was later amicably dissolved, Albertsons continued its focus on growth. With the addition of Jewel-Osco, Acme Markets, Sav-on and Osco Drug stores, Albertsons is now the second largest food-drug retailer in the nation and operates under all of these banners.
From the exciting, fast-paced store and pharmacy environments, to the systems and financial infrastructures, to the planning and creation of new stores, Albertsons offers career opportunities throughout the United States to talented associates with the determination to make a difference. Not only does Albertsons offer a comprehensive benefits package, but it's also a unique workplace where opportunities abound.Requirement Type: Direct HirePurpose:
Prepares and analyzes financial information to provide accurate and useful information to management.Duties And Responsibilities: Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.
Analyzes and collects financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
Instructs or assigns work to accounting clerks.
Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
Utilizes computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.
Reconciles assigned accounts.
Identifies accounting problems, researches possible solutions, and forms conclusions to present to management. Corrects problems.
Prepares complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner, given abstract project guidelines.People Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising accounting clerks, admin support, or lower level Accountants.Physical Environment:
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the associate(s) in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary by position.From the exciting, fast-paced store and pharmacy environments, to the systems and financial infrastructures, to the planning and creation of new stores, Albertsons offers career opportunities throughout the United States to talented associates with the determination to make a difference. Not only does Albertsons offer a comprehensive benefits package, but it"s also a unique workplace where opportunities abound.Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical insurance plans
Vision carePrescription drug coverageDental careDisability benefitsLife insurance benefits401(k) plan
Holidays/personal daysVacationProfessional liability coverage and continuing education
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and/or equivalent work experience in Accounting.
Possess the ability to analyze, interpret and report financial data.
Must be multi-tasked, detail oriented, with the ability to delegate duties to subordinates.
Possess supervisory skills and ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Posses the ability effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
Must have the ability to represent the company’s interest to outside vendors
Possess ability to work with minimal supervision, good organization skills and attention to detail.
Personal computer skills required. Prior experience with Excel and Word applications in a Microsoft Windows environment.Requirements:
Must be able to work in a team environment to achieve desired results
Posses the ability to work steadily, complete assignments with direct supervision and handle confidential information in a mature manner.
Identifies accounting problems, researches possible solutions, and forms conclusions to present to management. Corrects problems.
5+ years General Accounting experience.
Posses the ability to work steadily, complete assignments without supervision and handle complex accounting activities.