Accounting Clerk IV - Allowance Audit

Accounting Clerk IV

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Accounting Clerk IV to join the Allowance Audit Department at our National Services Center in Phoenix, AZ. In this critical role, you will help maximize company profitability by identifying and recovering vendor funds owed to the company through audits, while researching and resolving variances between purchase orders and vendor invoices.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting the company's financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct detailed audits by analyzing and reviewing data across various systems and applications that support allowance processes.
• Reconcile cost and allowance discrepancies between warehouse purchase orders and vendor invoices (system holds) and generate billings as needed to recover vendor overpayments and correct overbillings.
• Develop and execute individual and team audit strategies to maximize recovery opportunities and improve audit effectiveness.
• Collaborate with team members, merchandising, vendors, and cross-functional departments to ensure accurate billing and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Identify emerging audit issues and implement innovative audit techniques to enhance audit efficiency, effectiveness, and recovery results.
• Review and analyze Notice of Promotional Allowance (NOPA/Agreements) documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company requirements.
• Utilize multiple internal applications, databases, queries, and macros to perform audits efficiently and effectively.
• Research, validate, and prepare billing claims after reviewing supporting documentation and verifying recovery opportunities.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• Two or more years' experience in a larger organization with mainframe-based accounting systems or equivalent education.
• Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows & Microsoft software applications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, have a high degree of initiative.
• Adaptable and willing to work where needed on the Allowance Billing or Preaudit teams.
• Knowledge of merchandising process (allowances, buying, etc.), accounts payable procedures (invoice reconciliation, payment terms, etc.), and/or audit techniques.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; Detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-volume position.
• Superior Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to resolve difficult issues with external/internal customers
• Display strong leadership skills -- strive to be a "go-to" person
• Knowledge of APP, CABS, WIMS, OMNI, PowerBI, Oracle, Infopac, Document Direct, AP50 and QMF is a plus.
• Honest, trustworthy, dependable; exhibiting sound business ethics.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4).