Payroll Clerk

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.[TN1]

What you will be doing

To complete a variety of payroll clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures. Responsible for overall on-line and manual payroll processing of a distribution center.

Main responsibilities

Payroll Clerk I

* Performs weekly on-line detailing of payroll for individual units in assigned distribution center and other units as needed.
* Calculates and processes special payments.
* Resolves routine payroll problems.
* Ensures proper calculation and payment of sick pay, vacation pay, retro pay, and termination pay.
* Prepares labor report adjustments for any general journal entries and other miscellaneous adjustments.
* Processes all forms and proper electronic transmissions as necessary in a timely manner.
* Completes, reviews, and submits weekly Labor Report to Controller. Researches and explains material Labor Report variances.
* Serves as back up for various clerical duties and reports as assigned.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we are searching for

Payroll Clerk I

* Ability to follow verbal or written instruction.
* Possess a basic understanding of accounting and payroll principles and the procedures, terminology and practices involved.
* Possess good math skills and figures aptitude. Position requires use of calculators, on-line computer terminals, telephones and other office equipment. Prior experience with PeopleSoft payroll application and/or Kronos timekeeping application preferred.
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail required.
* Possess good verbal and written communication skills both with co-workers and over the telephone with outside and company personnel.
* Work requires knowledge of the policies and procedures of the office or function.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

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