ACCOUNTING/KEY CLERK EXPENSE PAYABLES at Kroger Corporate in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Responsible for processing invoices for payment for expense items which will not be resold. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum

• Accounting skills and account balancing experience preferred
• Knowledge of accounting best practices
• Detail oriented and accurate
• 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
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Actively identify new areas for learning; regularly create and take advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skills on the job and learning through their application
• 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 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
• Proven ability to set high standards of performance for self; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
• Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high change environment
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of files, conversations and documents
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Research and process invoices and accounting rejects
• Balance ledger accounts with minimal supervision
• Contact vendors concerning submitted or past due invoices
• Set up new vendors for payment processing
• Assist Divisions with vendor issues and questions
• Reconcile account balances
• Respond to mail, telephone calls and e-mail timely
• Meet deadlines for completing journals and paying vendors
• Answer Divisions questions in regards to accounts
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation