Job Description

Job Description

Albertsons/Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Financial Analyst. This position is located in Brea, CA.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial records in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
* Guide transactional processing to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll as applicable.
* Work closely with Controller/Accounting Manager in the preparation and distribution of period financial statements.
* Monitor all general ledger activity to confirm accuracy of postings and promptly respond to any changes deemed necessary.
* Review expense payments including purchase card activity to confirm accuracy, procedures, and approval controls are adhered to.
* Interprets and analyzes financial reports and prepare recommendations concerning operation results.
* Participates in development and publication of daily, weekly, period, and quarterly financial reporting schedules.
* Interact with operational department managers regarding budget activity and actual results.
* Routinely collaborates with distribution management and provides information and assistance as required.
* Provide ad/hoc reporting as requested by Controller or operational management areas.
* Perform Distribution Center analyses and studies for projects as required including all major outside wholesalers.
* Establishes and maintains accounting policies to affect adequate accounting controls to safeguard Company assets.
* Partner with Inventory Control area on financial controls and associated reporting of activity.
* Communicate with vendors to answer questions and provide back up to payment and deduction activity where needed.
* Develop staff members for future opportunities and as potential position succession alternatives.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:

* 4-year college degree in Finance or Accounting required, MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Experience Level:

* Minimum 5-years experience in accounting, planning, reporting and analysis experience with a Fortune 500 Company
* At least 2-years experience in a manager or supervisory role.

Major consumer products or distribution industry experience preferred Skills and Experiences:

* Ability to think strategically and identify/execute appropriate action plans.
* Strong analytical and investigative research skills.
* Strong understanding of inventory system and how it relates to financial reports.
* Strong supervisory skills and ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
* Excellent project management and resource prioritization skills. Ability to develop realistic timelines and deliver results.
* Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, and Essbase.
* High degree of initiative and results orientation.
* Must excel in a fast-paced, high volume production operation with tight deadlines and high customer service expectations.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Good interpersonal.
* Skills and desire to be a team player

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

* Less than 10% travel.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

* Work typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
* Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons/Safeway. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect. The Albertsons/Safeway policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status. We support a drug-free workplace -- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER