Acct'ing Property Staff Accountant at Nashville

Job Description

Position Summary:

To Support the Director of Finance, Assistant Controller, Area Manager and Property Department Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the Property Accounting Department.  Assist with analysis and special projects.  To provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers at all levels of the business.  To demonstrate company core values of honesty, integrity, diversity, safety, inclusion, and respect.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with making sure all audits are completed timely and in accordance with Policy
• Complete yearly review of current audits and Property policies in order to make sure they are still needed and up to date with Property leadership.
• Act as liaison for Kroger Property and GO Finance, Corporate Engineering, E-Procurement, Real Estate and Technology making sure discussions on issues include Department Manager and leadership. 
• Ensure S-O-X narratives are updated and spreadsheet reviews are up to date with Property Manager.
• Responsible for GO reporting (Page 66 Recap & CapEx by Group by Division – Quarterly) and (Real Estate Gain and Loss Recap and Cap Ex Forecasting – Each Period)
• Account analysis for problem or high profile areas.  Utilize graphing/trending.
• Audit and/or coordinate with manager an audit of all accounts within a year.
• Conduct training on Property systems to the department and assist with training on new applications.
• Assist in establishing accounting process or reconciliation for new programs or new ledger accounts.
• Assist Assistant Controller, Area Manager and Manager with projects and inquires, sometimes on short notice.
• Fill in as needed for manager or key leadership position within department during a lengthy absence.
• Assist with review, tracking and execution of Property department projects.  In order to ensure projects are kept on track and implemented as efficient and timely as possible.
• Responsible for review and completion of Real Estate Property balancing.
• Complete other duties assigned.

Job Requirements

Behaviors/Skills:

Some of the behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are:

Leadership Behaviors:

• Puts the Customer First - Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers’ expectations, gains customers’ trust and respect.
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly - Communicates clearly and directly, is approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.
• Achieves Results Through Teamwork – Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.
• Leads Through Positive Influence – Demonstrates strong character, builds partnerships, models a conscious balance between work and personal life, takes personal responsibility for own development, role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust.
• Coaches and Develops Others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.
• Leads Change and Innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work.
• Executes with Excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Provides Clear and Strategic Direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.
• Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications: 

• Seven to ten years Kroger Property Accounting experience
• Expertise in Kroger capitalization policies
• Extensive knowledge of PAS(Property accounting system)
• Knowledgeable of FAS(Fixed Asset accounting system)
• Knowledgeable of the capital procurement process to include EPRO
• Knowledgeable of CES(Capital Expenditures system) and reporting
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Business Objects
• Strong self-motivation; self-starter
• Outstanding Organizational Skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proven analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
•  Proven ability to work professionally with all levels of the company including the VP of Finance.
• Prior shared service accounting center or audit experience is a plus.
• Level 5 Accounting Manager at RASC, with bachelor degree in related field
• Store Management Trainee/Assistant Store Manager

Desired Previous Job Experience: Potential Career Path from this position: 
Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Nashville, Company: Kroger Accounting Services RASC.