Accounting Clerk

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Conduct thorough audits by analyzing and reviewing data in the various applications that support allowances
Reconcile cost and allowance on warehouse PO/vendor invoice discrepancies (bouncers) and invoice as necessary to correct vendor overbillings.
Devise and execute team and individual strategies for effective audits.
Work closely with team members, other departments, merchandising and vendors to ensure accurate billing.
Identify new audit issues and new audit techniques that will enhance and/or facilitate the audit.
Analyze Notice of Promotional Allowance documents (NOPAs) to ensure that they are accurate & complete.
Extract data from Coupon Management System (CMS) to determine that all of the items that were included in Safeway's performance are reflected on the NOPA and in PACS.
Analyze what type of allowance will be billed: Flats/Lump Sums, Scan, Case, Slotting.
Create appropriate billings for each log once all documentation has been analyzed and verified.
Prepare period end accruals.
What are the top 3-5 responsibilities expected of this worker?
Reconcile billing records to ensure we meet contract requirements per the Notice of Promotional Allowance (NOPA).
Bill offers correctly and timely.
Accrue allowance billing records every four weeks during our period-end accounting close.
What are your top 3-5 skills in an ideal candidate?
Working knowledge of merchandising and/or accounts payable is preferred
Self-motivated and able to work independently, high degree of initiative.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills, accuracy.
Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; Detail oriented.
Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-volume position.
Superior Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills