Pharmacy Accounting Staff Accountant

Serve as the subject matter expert in a designated area of Kroger Accounting Services – Hutchinson (KASH). Provide leadership support to the director of Finance, controllers, and department managers by leading special projects and assisting with day to day operations in department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Maintain all balance sheet accounts (i.e., activation, assignment, descriptions, etc.).
• Maintain all profit and loss accounts (i.e., activation, impact on allocations, descriptions, etc.).
• Maintain master file of allocation events and assist in creating and modifying events.
• Serve as liaison for company and external audit teams, ensuring discussions on issues include the appropriate department manager, controller and associate.
• Verify Sarbanes Oxley narratives are up to date and spreadsheet reviews are maintained.
• Analyze balance sheets and profit and loss account flux to validate variances.
• Perform account analysis for problem/high profile areas utilizing graphing and trending reports.
• Audit and/or coordinate with managers on audits of all accounts timely.
• Follow up and resolve out of balance accounts, reconciling items, un-reconciled accounts, and aging of unbilled accounts; communicate findings to the department manager and the controller.
• Conduct department specific training on accounts for all levels.
• Assist in establishing accounting processes or reconciliations for new programs or new ledger accounts.
• Assist department manager and controller with special projects and inquiries from auditors, divisions, and vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality of conversations and documents.
• Travel independently to other divisions for training and meetings.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles/methods to reduce tension or conflicts.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure, handling stress in a manner acceptable to others.
• Ability to establish a course of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently, assuming responsibility and accountability for timely completion of tasks.
• Ability to take action to accomplish objectives and goals.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; ability to establish/maintain good working relationships.
• Proven analytical skills.

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance or a business related field.
• 3+ years of Kroger accounting experience or extensive accounting knowledge.
• Any experience with Business Objects and Oracle.
• Any Shared Service Accounting Center or auditing experience.
• Any group leader experience.

• Job Identification 172339
• Job Category Accounting/Finance
• Posting Date 01/21/2026, 11:07 PM
• Locations 2700 E 4
  
  Th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We ll help you thrive, with access to:

– A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

– Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

– Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.

– Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

– Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

– Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!