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.

Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them.

What you will be doing

It is our responsibility to strengthen the link between Albertsons Companies and its vast array of suppliers. We strengthen that link by providing quick accurate payments and timely responses to inquiries. Our accounts payable clerks process invoices and record required journal entries to close the books each month.

The success of the company requires the entire organization, including accounting, to continue to learn and adapt to change. The Expense Services department is always one of the first to see new campaigns and that requires forging new supplier relationships.

The position will be based in Phoenix, AZ.

Main responsibilities

• Process division and various other expense invoices utilizing Oracle uploads.
• Perform journal entries, including reclassifications and accruals.
• Perform research and analysis when necessary.
• Communicate with division personnel, vendors, and other employees.
• File, sort, organize, and box invoice batches.

What we are searching for

• Two or more years of college with accounting coursework or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a larger organization with mainframe-based accounting.
• Experience in high volume processing/accounting environment.
• General knowledge of basic accounting concepts and account reconciliation.
• Experience working in Lawson Accounts Payable module.
• Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows & Microsoft software applications.
• Sound analytical and mathematical skills.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Possess a high degree of initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent ability to organize and prioritize job tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics.
• Timely customer service responses.
• Speed and accuracy in 10 key data input.

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

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