Manager, Payroll Accounting

Albertsons • Phoenix, AZ

5h

About The Position

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. Main responsibilities: The Payroll Accounting Department, located at the National Accounting Service Center in Phoenix, AZ, has an opening for Manager of Payroll Accounting. The primary function of this role will be to lead the Payroll Accounting team to successful reporting and reconciliation of payroll activities. Manage a multi-location team comprised of onshore and offshore team members Direct responsibility for onshore team and total department work effort, plus working with offshore team leader to ensure work productivity for offshore as part of the department work product Train, develop, motivate, and lead team members Identify areas of opportunity to enhance proficiency in departmental processes Perform account analysis and coordinate/recommend revisions/adjustments Oversee closing the accounting books in an accurate and timely manner Ensure reporting and processing deadlines are met Work closely with the payroll processing (HR) team to ensure cross-team best practices are put in place Act as first point of contact for payroll accounting inquiries Maintain compliance with appropriate internal controls and procedures Coordinate efforts with auditing firms related to internal/external audits and Sarbanes-Oxley Correspond with staff in other departments, division, corporate, stores, vendors and outside services to resolve issues Interview applicants and participate in the selection of team members Prepare performance appraisals and salary administration We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Four-year Business degree (preferably in Accounting). CPA or MBA preferred 4 years or more of experience in a lead/management or supervisory role preferred 5 years or more accounting experience in a large organization Experience in payroll accounting preferred Good theoretical and practical knowledge of GAAP preferred Oracle/PeopleSoft Payroll knowledge Oracle Financial knowledge Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines Advanced level PC skills with knowledge of databases, Windows and Microsoft Office products Strong leadership skills Strong personal development skills Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Must work well with others in a team environment and be able to interact with all levels of management Possess a high degree of initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision Detail-oriented Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics We also provide a variety of benefits including: Competitive wages paid weekly 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 – Click below to view video: ACI Values #LI-JB2

Requirements

• Four-year Business degree (preferably in Accounting).
• 4 years or more of experience in a lead/management or supervisory role preferred
• 5 years or more accounting experience in a large organization
• Experience in payroll accounting preferred
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of GAAP preferred
• Oracle/PeopleSoft Payroll knowledge
• Oracle Financial knowledge
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Advanced level PC skills with knowledge of databases, Windows and Microsoft Office products
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong personal development skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must work well with others in a team environment and be able to interact with all levels of management
• Possess a high degree of initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the Payroll Accounting team to successful reporting and reconciliation of payroll activities.
• Manage a multi-location team comprised of onshore and offshore team members
• Direct responsibility for onshore team and total department work effort, plus working with offshore team leader to ensure work productivity for offshore as part of the department work product
• Train, develop, motivate, and lead team members
• Identify areas of opportunity to enhance proficiency in departmental processes
• Perform account analysis and coordinate/recommend revisions/adjustments
• Oversee closing the accounting books in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure reporting and processing deadlines are met
• Work closely with the payroll processing (HR) team to ensure cross-team best practices are put in place
• Act as first point of contact for payroll accounting inquiries
• Maintain compliance with appropriate internal controls and procedures
• Coordinate efforts with auditing firms related to internal/external audits and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Correspond with staff in other departments, division, corporate, stores, vendors and outside services to resolve issues
• Interview applicants and participate in the selection of team members
• Prepare performance appraisals and salary administration

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager