Payroll Accounting Reconciliation Specialist

Position Summary:
This person will be responsible for reconciling payroll related accounts for multiple Kroger divisions. The accounts will be reconciled utilizing Kermit, JDE, Infopac reports, Business Objects, ReconNet, and the general ledger. This person will communicate with the payroll processing clerks, auditors, controllers, and other division personnel. Additional duties will include making journal entries, additional period close functions, research outstanding issues, and other miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned.
Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others. Desired Previous Job Experience/Qualifications: Successful completion of college level Accounting 1 and 2 strongly desired General knowledge and work experience with the account reconciliation process preferred. Minimum Position Qualifications: Ability to work within strict deadlines. Ability to recognize, research, and resolve accounting errors. Ability to make sound decisions with a monetary impact. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management, division, and store personnel. Self-motivated and able to perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Good computer and 10-key skills Advanced Excel skills. Detail-oriented and well organized. Ability to work well with others. Overtime as needed to meet deadlines; possible late evenings and weekends during period and quarter close and reconciliation weeks. Physical ability to access all necessary files. Essential Job Functions: Prepare period-end account reconciliations. Post weekly/period journal entries to general ledger to record un-posted transactions, recurring or accrual entries, or correct account balances. Use third party documentation to verify accuracy of general ledger postings. Communicate with division and payroll personnel regarding operational or other changes that would impact accounting entries. Assist division and payroll personnel with questions on accounts. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.