Accounting Clerk IV - Allowance Audit

Safeway; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Employee discounts

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

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,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a large organization with mainframe-based accounting systems or equivalent education.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft software applications.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Audit data across systems to support allowance processes.
• Reconcile cost and allowance discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Develop audit strategies to maximize recovery opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate billing and timely resolutions.
• Review promotional allowance documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Use internal applications and databases to perform audits efficiently.

Skills

Auditing

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

PowerBI

Oracle

Infopac

QMF

Mainframe

Detail oriented

Communication

Tools

PowerBI

Oracle

Infopac

Document Direct

AP50

QMF

CABS

WIMS

OMNI

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.

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

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.

Main Responsibilities

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 Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

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 -- stride 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

Our Values

ACI Values

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