Accounting Coordinator

Job Description

Accounting Coordinator | Safeway

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Albertsons Companies, a large organization focused on grocery retail and customer service. As an Accounting Coordinator, you will play a crucial part in maintaining financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Your contributions will ensure compliance across various financial processes and support cross-functional teams, directly impacting the company’s growth and service quality. This role is for someone ready to contribute significantly to a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid

• Team: Supports Finance and General Administrative functions.
• Mission: To ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across financial processes and provide cross-functional support to internal departments and external partners.
• Tech Stack: Workbrain, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Access, Sharepoint, Power BI, Trimble Software, Prospero Software, EAM Software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Transaction Processing: Process, verify, and code high-volume AP invoices, retrieve and track incoming lockbox checks, and handle insurance claim invoicing to ensure audit compliance.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Support a wide variety of operational and financial reporting, including KPI, expenditure, and software-specific data management, and assist with timely month-end and year-end AP reconciliation.
• Inventory & Payroll Support: Maintain daily processing of inventory loss/damage documents, support payroll functions like missed punches and Workbrain corrections, and ensure accurate payroll documentation.
• Vendor & Supplier Coordination: Process vendor compliance photos for tracking and audit purposes, manage communication in finance group mailboxes, and provide support to suppliers and internal teams.
• Administrative Operations: Manage general office functions, including ordering supplies, processing and distributing daily business mail, and maintaining accurate supply tracking for various departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting, payroll, or administrative support.
• Experience: Working knowledge of AP processes, payroll systems (e.g., Workbrain), and operational reporting tools, with the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation, strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office software, and basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; previous experience in Accounting, AP/AR, Inventory Control, or Administrative roles; familiarity with warehouse operations or invoice auditing; and experience with financial software (Oracle, SAP), advanced Excel, Access, SharePoint, or Power BI.