Inventory Accounting Assistant

Behind every great deal at ALDI are people working to bring it all together. Our team of administrative professionals tackle the ins and outs of running a well-oiled business as they collaborate and support the operations of our National Services & divisional offices. And that helps our network of stores and warehouses run smoothly. Ready to join a team dedicated to making the ALDI Difference?

Position Type: Full-Time (Temporary role supporting the ALDI Divisional Office with Inventory Accounting Assistant responsibilities)
Starting Wage: $21.00 per hour

Work Location: Hinckley, OH
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Conducts the division inventory accounting functions accurately and in accordance with company guidelines, and ensures the general ledger accurately reflects the value of inventory on hand.
• Reviews and processes inventory price change accounts, as well as ensures accurate billing of direct store delivery items.
• Assists operations and warehouse personnel with regard to inventory account inquiries and reconciliation.
• Processes and prepares inventory journal entries, retail changes, prorates and manual receiving when necessary.
• Maintains accurate store and warehouse perpetual inventories and assists administratively in full and partial inventory counting procedures.
• Maintains accurate store truck schedules, tour plans, and order due times, as required, in applicable programs.
• Generates reports, as required, to provide information for management decision-making.
• Maintains expertise in computer applications within designated area of responsibility.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Cooperates and interacts effectively with leaders, co-workers, District Managers, store and warehouse employees to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• Communicates relevant information with peers and leadership allowing them to fulfill their duties.
• Communicates relevant information with internal and external contacts such as direct delivery suppliers.
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Serves as backup assistant as designated by divisional management, to ensure proper coverage of necessary responsibilities.
• Job responsibilities include possible access to HIPAA-protected health information; as such, employee must comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements and policies.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and direct leaders.
• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the "extra mile" and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Supports the Division to maintain focus on customers.
• Makes Informed Decisions: Analyzes all information and available resources to make information-based decisions; establishes best practices and articulates rationale and impact of decisions.
• Organizes and Executes with Accuracy: Leverages a systematic, efficient and organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of results.
• Thinks Critically and Resolves Problems: Responds to emerging problems in an accurate and timely manner. Where possible, leverages available resources to address situations before they occur.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, reconcile, and substantiate balances in associated General Ledger accounts.
• Proficient in data entry and typing.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• No travel required.