SHARED SVCS / RASC STAFF ACCOUNTANT I

Regional Accounting Service Center Expert

Serve as the subject matter expert in a designated area of the Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC). Provide leadership support to the director of Finance and controllers by leading special projects and assisting with day to day operations in department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all balance sheet accounts (i.e., activation, assignment, descriptions, etc.) - Maintain all profit and loss accounts (i.e., activation, impact on allocations, descriptions, etc.) - Maintain master file of allocation events and assist in creating, modifying events - Serve as liaison for company and external audit teams, making sure discussions on issues include the appropriate department manager, senior manager, controller and associate - Verify Sarbanes Oxley narratives are up to date and spreadsheet reviews are maintained - Analyze balance sheets and profit and loss account flux to validate variances - Perform account analysis for problem / high profile areas utilizing graphing / trending reports - Audit and / or coordinate with managers on audits of all accounts timely - Follow-up / resolve out of balance accounts, reconciling items, un-reconciled accounts, aging of unbilled accounts; communicate findings to the department manager as well as the senior manager or controller - Conduct department specific training on accounts for all levels - Assist in establishing accounting processes or reconciliations for new programs or new ledger accounts - Assist controller with special projects and inquiries from auditors / divisions / vendors - Maintain confidentiality of conversations and documents - Travel independently to other divisions for training and meetings - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum - 3+ years of Kroger accounting experience or extensive accounting knowledge - Proven analytical skills - Excellent oral / written communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Highly organized and able to multi-task - Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner acceptable to others - Ability to establish a course of action for self and others to ensure work is completed; assuming responsibility and accountability for timely completion of tasks - Ability to take action to accomplish objectives and goals - Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establish / maintain good working relationships Desired - Any Shared Service Accounting Center or auditing experience - Any previous department leadership experience - Any Business Objects and Oracle Knowledge