Accounting Specialist

Ace Hardware Home Services Accounting Specialist

Compensation Details : $21-$27 / HR

Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including :

• Weekly Pay
• Incentive opportunities, based on role / grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay)
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical yearly review
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and more
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Job Description

Job Summary : At Ace Hardware Home Services, we are backed by a brand that customers have trusted for over 100 years. You can trust that you can build a career you will be proud of. A career with excellent income, a consistent work schedule and opportunities for advancements. Your essential contributions will be appreciated, respected, and rewarded. Here you won't just "have a job," you will be helping us to reshape the future of home services by providing reliable, best-in-class service to your neighbors in your community. The Accounting Specialist will work under the Regional Controller, assisting with maintaining and recording the books and accounts of the company and clients. This role is critical for managing the transactions and bank activities that the business is concerned with.

Job Duties :

Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books according to company policy.

Manage accounts receivable invoicing and collections.

Reconcile customer accounts; identify refunds, delinquent accounts, and insufficient payments.

Answer accounting inquiries via phone and email.

Verify deposits and address inquiries from banks.

Post and reconcile daily batches from ServiceTitan to the general ledger.

Reconcile daily credit card & ACH transactions.

Process and post vendor bills.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Regional Controller.

Job Requirements :

Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required

1-3 years experience in Accounting, AR or AP required

Prior experience with Sage Intacct is a plus

Prior experience with ServiceTitan is a plus

Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Equal Opportunity Employer : Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state / local laws.

Disclaimer : The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.