- Oversee the captive insurance and risk management process, including recording of journal entries, preparation of account reconciliations, managing the relationship with outside service providers and other financial analysis as required
- Own the relationship with our data and records management service provider
- Supervise the performance of the quarterly corporate accounting rotational staff member
- Prepare quarter results presentation for executive management
- Assist in the preparation of the company's annual goodwill impairment calculation
- Prepare various quarterly consolidating entries, including liaising with management to consolidate a subsidiary and update the company's asset retirement obligations
- Prepare the quarterly analysis of intercompany account activity
- Prepare the annual analysis for the elimination of manufacturing intercompany profits
- Perform other quarterly close tasks such as preparation of balance sheet reviews and account reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of footnotes and other disclosures for our 10Q and 10K financial reporting
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses for senior management, upon request, as well as various recurring financial summaries
- Review the company's externally reported store count activity
- Assist in the identification, development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures for the enterprise
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum
- Bachelor's Degree accounting/finance
- Any prior financial statement preparation and reporting experience
- 2+ years of accounting/finance experience with a public company or public accounting firm
- 4+ years of experience in accounting/finance
- CPA certification
- Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skill with high attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
Desired
- Any experience in derivative and hedge accounting
- Any prior accounting center, corporate/division financial services, or audit experience
- Essbase knowledge
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.
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