Accounting Manager

Job Description

Why choose us?

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.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial records and statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Manage period-end close activities, including expense reconciliation and general ledger review
• Monitor ledger activity and proactively resolve posting or classification issues
• Supports forecast and projection processes by ensuring financial results, accruals, and trends are understood, properly reflected, and communicated to the Controller.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Review expense payments (including purchase card activity) to ensure compliance with approval and control standards
• Oversee capital expenditure accounting, validation of savings initiatives, and proper asset tracking
• Partner with Inventory Control to support financial integrity, inventory accuracy, and related reporting
• Interprets results and recommends solutions to increase revenue, reduce expense, maximize operational efficiency/quality.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities
• Develop and publish daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and dashboards
• Participates in the development of advanced analytic tools and models (predominantly in Microsoft Excel) requiring ingenuity, creativity and short deliverable timeframes ("build from scratch")
• Prepare ad hoc analyses to support operational, strategic, and special project needs
• Provide financial insights to support productivity, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver high-quality results
• Collaborate closely with Distribution Center leadership to support business decisions
• Communicate effectively with internal partners and external vendors regarding financial questions, payments, and deductions
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance team culture focused on accountability and continuous learning

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Progressive accounting experience, preferably in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or retail environments
• Prior people-management or team-lead experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and period-end close processes
• Solid understanding of inventory systems and distribution/warehouse cost structures
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and collaboration abilities
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence across levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Essbase or similar)
• Knowledge and experience with Hyperion Essbase, Oracle, Microsoft Power BI Desktop, SQL and BigQuery

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

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About Us

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.


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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.