Corp Rasc/Dsd Lead Clerk

Kroger • Nashville, TN

5d

About The Position

Responsible for researching and analyzing Direct Store Delivery vendor invoice disputes. Perform internal research on Direct Stores Delivery invoices including but not limited to; short pays, missing credits, credits processed as charges, wrong vendor paid and missing credits. Identify the operational cause of all Direct Store Delivery invoice research and communicating these causes. Accountable for proper accounting of entries and Direct Stores Delivery general ledger accounts. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

• Good administration and organization skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills in determining direction and possible policy and/or procedure changes
• Proven strong leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to discuss opportunities with Merchandising, Divisions, Logistics, stores and Corporate Direct Stores Delivery Center of Excellence
• Demonstrates initiative to get involved in other areas outside of comfort zone

Nice To Haves

• Chain track, Product Information Database, Vendor Book, Business Objects, Computer Assisted Ordering, SON, Info Pac, Financial Cost Billing, Direct Store Delivery Host, Accounting Research, Tradepoint systems
• Kroger Division, Regional Accounting Service Center, or Internal Audit experience
• Knowledge of Kroger financial statements & weekly paperwork flow
• Knowledge of Kroger systems and policies Direct Store Delivery, Reclamation, Inventory, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Business Objects

Responsibilities

• Provide invoice research; work with vendors on requests for payment, and track recoveries on missed credits/duplicate payments
• Identify payment status of Direct Store Delivery invoices using Vendor Book; able to search for vendor information by division and store to determine if the vendor request for payment is valid
• Communicate effectively with business partners/vendors about all aspects of Direct Stores Delivery accounting rules and expectations as outlined in the Direct Stores Delivery Vendor Compliance Letter; this includes the ability to determine if a vendor claim may be legitimate and what the vendor will need to provide in order to support their claim
• Identify the operational opportunities within Kroger stores that may be the cause of unpaid invoices and communicate those opportunities to Operations for training and resolution
• Validate Direct Stores Delivery invoice detail information in Business Objects to support invoice research
• Responsible for the development, analysis and reporting of daily, weekly, and period exception reports that identify potential shrink resulting from receiving practices
• Communicate directly with Merchandising, Regional Data Integrity Center, Kompass, and Information Services & Systems with opportunities that are the cause of Direct Stores Delivery vendor invoice disputes
• Maintain Vendor Compliance Letters submitted by Direct Stores Deliveries Vendors
• Balance & Reconcile Direct Stores Delivery general ledger accounts weekly; complete balance sheets for closing
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees