Acct Lead Warehouse Payables Research at Nashville

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring warehouse vendors are paid accurately, and timely; resulting in proper valuation of inventory and/or Cost of Goods Sold on the financial statements. Candidate should possess an in-depth knowledge of accounting best practices with a thorough understanding of Kroger accounting.  Must have strong analytical skills and be efficient in the day-to-day accounting procedures and transactions.  Possess strong Leadership skills and able to troubleshoot and be proactive in their thinking.  Show a strong initiative to continue learning and adapt to technology/department changes or procedures.  Candidate must also have the ability to supervise the daily operations in the department.

Essential Job Functions:

·  Perform research in AS400, CICS, PCICS50, Vendor Book, and KAS to ensure merchandise charges and credits are properly reflected on the financials; and vendors paid accurately and timely.

·  Assist in training and development of current and new employees with the team

·  Coordinate and monitor the daily workflow of the department

·  Develop a working relationship with Category Managers, Buyers, and Distribution Center personnel; follow up promptly with all their requests

·  Provide all internal and external Kroger customers high quality customer service

• Communicate with Coordinator, Specialist, Manager, and/or Assistant Controller on unresolved issues
• Have the ability to audit behind the team and provide feedback on those audits to the Coordinator, Specialist, and direct reports.

·  Balance any assigned ledger accounts

·  Assist in appraising productivity, auditing the accuracy and measuring the employee’s potential as it relates to the section and the company

• Assist in maintaining and updating all job descriptions within the section
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

·  Promote teamwork and be available to provide guidance to any associate in the area that needs assistance

·  Able to assist with associate development

·  Model prompt and reliable attendance. Set the example of positive and professional communication within the department

• Must be able to communicate and work professionally with internal and external auditors
• Any other duties as assigned by specialist, manager, or controller.
• Share knowledge and actively participate in expressing ideas in a team setting to help identify/resolve inefficiencies within the department

Minimum Position Qualifications: 

·  Good working knowledge of Kroger Accounting System

·  Self-starter, decision making skills, promotes positive teamwork

·  Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Business Objects

·  Strong Analytical and Math Skills

·  Detail oriented and accurate on a consistent basis

·  Ability to become subject matter expert in the department

·  Strong Accounting skills and General ledger balancing

·  Broad knowledge of Merchandising for Warehouse and Store Inventories

·  Broad knowledge of Demand Tec/Trade point, General Billing, and Vendor Payments

·  Ability to prioritize with good follow through

·  Strong written and verbal communication skills

·  Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

·  Ability to multitask

·  Outstanding Organizational and Interpersonal Skills

·  Desire to make improvements and to streamline current processes

·  Able to function under the pressure of meeting deadlines

Job Requirements

Competencies/Skills:

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• Building Positive Working Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

• Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in ones intentions and those of the organization
• Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
• Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; using appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact
• Customer Focus - Making customers and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships
• Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches, for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Managing Work (includes Time Management) - Effectively managing ones time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business results
• Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

• Stress Tolerance - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization
• Coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; using appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact
• Follow Up - Monitoring the results of assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Nashville, Company: The Kroger Company.