ACCOUNTING/STORE AUDIT SPEC (HR)

Kroger; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Westerville, OH seeks an auditor to oversee all store audits and inventories, including third-party inventories and internal audits, ensuring policy compliance and accurate recording of results. You will communicate findings to the division office and RASC and review audit outcomes with store managers.

The role requires attention to detail, integrity, and ability to travel 50%+. The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in an accounting position at a regional accounting center or corporate office accounting position preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee physical inventories by third-party inventory service
• Maintain complete and proper conduct of the physical inventories by both the store and the inventory service
• Prepare inventory results and communicate to division office and Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC) for booking
• Review results of all audits with store manager
• Perform last in first out (LIFO) inventories
• Perform dating compliance audits (out of date checks)
• Perform anti-money laundering audits (AMLA) and ensure store is in compliance with all AMLA division policies and procedures
• Provide pre-inventory communication to store managers and third-parties
• Support and administer paperwork involved in store robberies
• Perform equipment and Reclamation & Salvage (R&S) inventories
• Travel 50% or more to store locations, which fluctuate week to week
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oversee and perform all types of store audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This includes physical inventories performed by third-parties, audits performed internally and recording audit results. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee physical inventories by third-party inventory service
• Maintain complete and proper conduct of the physical inventories by both the store and the inventory service
• Prepare inventory results and communicate to division office and Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC) for booking
• Review results of all audits with store manager
• Perform last in first out (LIFO) inventories
• Perform dating compliance audits (out of date checks)
• Perform anti-money laundering audits (AMLA) and ensure store is in compliance with all AMLA division policies and procedures
• Provide pre-inventory communication to store managers and third-parties
• Support and administer paperwork involved in store robberies
• Perform equipment and Reclamation & Salvage (R&S) inventories
• Travel 50% or more to store locations, which fluctuate week to week
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

MINIMUM

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

DESIRED

• Any experience in an accounting position at a regional accounting center or corporate office accounting position

Job Info

• Job Identification 240665
• Job Category Accounting/Finance
• Posting Date 10/14/2026, 05:17 PM
• Locations 4111 Executive Pkwy, Westerville, OH, 43081, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.