Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes.

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Compare budgeted costs to actual costs by developing, maintaining, and analyzing budgets and preparing periodic reports.

• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data.

• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

• Observe, receive, and obtain information from all relevant sources.

• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

• Communicate with others to convey information effectively.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required or Preferred

Bachelor Degree

Accounting, Finance or Business

Required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications

Other/List/Reason

Required or Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required or Preferred

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Required

Proficient knowledge of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience

Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc)

Required or Preferred

Accounting

Preferred

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Language Skills

Ability to read, simple verbal or written instructions; able to write short memos/messages. Able to communicate information effectively one on one, and in small groups (customers, clients, co-workers etc.)

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

SCOPE

Freedom to Act

Ability to accomplish work with moderate supervision. Follow established and detailed directions. Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy.

Problem Complexity and Problem Solving Timeframes

Ability to provide resolution to problems that are readily identifiable with limited scope and are resolved in accordance with standard practices, procedures, applications or routines. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: The majority of tasks typically take one to two days to resolve.

Impact

Failure to accomplish results can normally be overcome without significant effect on the organization.

Contact with Others

Contacts are primarily within the department or function with occasional cross-functional  interfaces. Some limited external customer contact on routine matters.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Supervision

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation

The typical starting pay range for this position is between $20-29, although compensation can vary based on experience and geography.