Manage a team responsible for the work completed within Kroger Accounting Services Hutchinson (KASH). Achieve accurate, timely and efficient accounting/HR processing in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), American Payroll Association (APA) guidelines, legal compliance, and company policies and agreements in respective work sections. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum
- Self-motivated with the ability to plan and meet deadlines
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and to work successfully with all associates
- Demonstrated ability to create an environment to receive open and honest communication
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team(s)
- Effectively deals with ambiguity
- Strong knowledge of company policies and procedures related to accounting/HR process and controls
- Highly organized and able to multi-task
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Desired
- Master's Degree accounting, finance, HR management, or business
- Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance, HR management, or business
- Any experience working in the Oracle Accounting or Payroll system
- Any experience in an accounting center or shared service center role
- Any experience with corporate accounting, division accounting, auditing, or HR
- 5+ years of experience in advanced accounting, finance, or HR management role within Kroger
- Certified Payroll Professional
- CPA Certified Public Accountant
- Understanding of Kroger Accounting/HR Systems- Determine best practices and procedures for consolidation of accounting/HR processing functions into work section
- Manage headcount and wage dollars against budget
- Implement new/revised accounting/HR policies and processing procedures for the purpose of improvements
- Execute for proper account balance detail/service level agreement on a periodic and quarterly basis
- Assist corporate and divisions in evaluation of financial/HR/Labor strategy results and problem solving
- Lead and advise team on proper handling of exceptions
- Review/guide projects related to the work area
- Manage department overtime
- Recommend associates for promotion/transfer decisions
- Assist in the formulation of formal and concise audit responses
- Provide accurate, timely and efficient customer service
- Interview/hire qualified administrative support personnel
- Provide open and honest communication with associates
- Develop training schedule and plans to ensure all associates receive knowledge to be successful in role
- Maintain confidentiality of conversations and documents
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflicts
- Travel independently to other divisions for training and meetings
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation