Accountant II - Electronic Banking

Safeway; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages paid

Discount programs

Health and 401k benefits

Time off

Career development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, located at the National Services Center in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an Accountant for the Electronic Banking Department to oversee gift card activity, manage reconciliations, and support journal entries. The role requires a four-year degree in accounting or business and 3+ years in a similar setting with mainframe systems.

Responsibilities include leading gift card applications, closing activities, creating reports, and guiding staff on accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in accounting or business.
• Three or more years’ accounting experience in a larger organization with mainframe-based accounting systems.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows and Microsoft software applications.
• Superior customer service attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy, initiative, and adaptability.
• Detail oriented with solid analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and ability to complete tasks with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the gift card desk activity and support the accounting clerk.
• Perform as functional lead for the gift card applications and the ReconNet transaction matching application.
• Coordinate with the gift card clerk to perform analysis, reconciliations, and book journal entries for first party gift cards.
• Prepare periodic account reconciliations and support staff with their account reconciliations.
• Perform closing activities including journal entries, allocations, accruals and analysis.
• Support team members on all interface file issues.
• Create standard and ad hoc reports utilizing various applications: SQL, Access, Excel, ODBC queries, Oracle.
• Take the lead on tasks requiring research, organization, communication, and problem resolution.
• Coordinate with associates to identify process efficiencies.
• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
• Responsible for providing guidance to internal/external customers.
• Facilitate audits conducted by internal/external entities.
• Train and assist team members in specific accounting tasks and in the use of systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Four-year college degree in accounting or business

Tools

Mainframe accounting systems

SQL

Access

Excel

ODBC queries

Oracle

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.

What You Will Be Doing

The Accounting team has an opening for an Accountant in the Electronic Banking Department. This position is located at National Services Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the gift card desk activity and support the accounting clerk
• Perform as functional lead for the gift card applications and the ReconNet transaction matching application
• Coordinate with the gift card clerk to perform analysis, reconciliations, and book journal entries for first party gift cards
• Prepare periodic account reconciliations and support staff with their account reconciliations
• Perform closing activities including journal entries, allocations, accruals and analysis
• Support team members on all interface file issues
• Create standard and ad hoc reports utilizing various applications: SQL, Access, Excel, ODBC queries, Oracle
• Take the lead on tasks requiring research, organization, communication, and problem resolution
• Coordinate with associates to identify process efficiencies
• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring all tasks are completed on time
• Responsible for providing guidance to internal/external customers
• Facilitate audits conducted by internal/external entities
• Train and assist team members in specific accounting tasks and in the use of systems

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• Four-year college degree in accounting or business
• Ideal candidate will have three or more years’ accounting experience in a larger organization with mainframe-based accounting systems
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows and Microsoft software applications
• Superior customer service attitude and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of accuracy, initiative, and adaptability
• Detail oriented with solid analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and ability to complete tasks with a minimum amount of supervision
• Honest and trustworthy, 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

Our Values

ACI Values

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