General Accounting Accountant

Company Name: Fred Meyer and Littman Jewelers

Position Type: Employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:
Provide and interpret reports for General Accounting associates and provide detailed support information. Analyze financial reports and procedures, write journal entries, monitor budget variances, and analyze expense accounts for accuracy and appropriate usage. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Essential Job Functions:

Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service

Provide management support for the review and analysis of operational expense reporting, including variance to budget reviews and reports of findings to management

Provide accurate, explainable operational expense results

Assist with the period closing process, including preparation of journal entries

Gather data and create appropriate expense variance reporting

Communicate with management and stores concerning operational expense questions and requests for information

Research and explain profit and loss variances

Reconcile balance sheets and communicate changes in conditions affecting balance sheet activity

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

High school diploma or GED

Accuracy/attention to detail

Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects

Experience with general ledger and inventory accounting

Experience directing and participating on project teams Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure

BS/BA in accounting

3+ years’ experience in accounting

Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Access

Proficiency with Microsoft Office or other database applications

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required

Required Travel: None

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Regions: West

States: Oregon; Washington

Keywords: Accountant, accounting, finance, budget, journal entries, expense, analyze

Jobs at Fred Meyer Jewelers: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 325 stores across the United States, Fred Meyer Jewelers offers employment opportunities in Sales, Store Management, Regionals Supervision as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise, store operations, marketing, eCommerce, real estate development and administrative support. We are always searching for individuals who share our vision of: turning life’s occasions into celebrations with a timeless gift of fine jewelry. If you want to help make fine jewelry as relevant, exciting and accessible to as many people possible every day, you have found a home and the right opportunity with Fred Meyer Jewelers.

Company Overview

Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 431,000 associates who serve customers in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries also operate 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. With sales of $109.8 billion in 2015, we continue to grow. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OR || Portland || 3800 S.E. 22Nd Ave. || 97202 || Fred Meyer and Littman Jewelers || None || Accounting; Finance; Jewelry || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None