- Balance selected general ledger accounts, make necessary journal entries timely
- Coordinate/ monitor workflow of the department as leadership and provide feedback to management
- Assist with appraisals: productivity and audit accuracy; provide feedback on audits to Manager and clerks
- Assist in training new members of the team and establish their training plan
- Delegate work/questions out to the department for processing/answers
- Assist with review of accounts for accuracy and proper supporting detail of accounts
- Develop working relationships with the division's controllers, vendors, buyers, category manager, and warehouses; follow up promptly to their request; discuss any large or unexpected entries that would affect their accounts
- Establish/review department manual(s) for on-going upkeep for maintaining current policies and procedures
- Lead and maintain any special projects as assigned by management
- Actively participate and express ideas to help identify/resolve inefficiencies within the department
- Handle requests made by vendors, controllers, specialist or managers as quickly as possible
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Good working knowledge of Kroger Accounting Systems
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of files, conversations and documents
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high change environment
- Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking
- Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization
- Self-Starter while managing one�s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive and following up to ensure completion
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
- Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
- Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of associates, backgrounds, and perspectives
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information
- Strong analytical and math skills
- Ability to create accounting reports
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Desired
- Any accounting experience
- Any general ledger account balancing experience
Skills Required
- Good working knowledge of Kroger Accounting Systems
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of files, conversations and documents
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high change environment
- Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking
- Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure
- Self-starter managing time and resources
- Effective and cooperative work with others
- Ability to maintain effectiveness during major changes
- Demonstrated sound business judgment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and math skills
- Ability to create accounting reports
- Any accounting experience
- Any general ledger account balancing experience
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
