Accounts Payable Coordinator

About Ace Retail Group

Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

Job Title:    Accounts Payable Clerk
Department:    Accounts Payable
Reports To:    Associate Manager, Accounting
Exemption Status:    Non-Exempt (Hourly)

About Ace Retail Group
Ace Retail Group (ARG) is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several well-known Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. As one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States, ARG operates more than 250 neighborhood stores nationwide and maintains two headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas, and Farmington Hills, Michigan.
With roots dating back over a century, ARG’s success is driven by its people. What truly sets us apart in the industry is our commitment to hiring and developing individuals who are passionate about personal and professional growth and who want to be part of a company built on strong, enduring Core Values:
Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork

General Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Clerk will complete invoice and payment processing, review vendor statements and reconcile accounts monthly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Upload and balance Ace statements weekly. This includes coding corrections, matching to purchase orders, ensuring accurate receiving and resolving any discrepancies.  
•    Send invoices to 3rd party processor. Review error queues and make corrections as needed.
•    Open accounts payable department mail and distribute.  Research returned checks.
•    Obtain approvals for expense invoices.
•    Research and resolve invoices with receiving or costing  errors.
•    Obtain W-9 and other company information for new vendor set ups.
•    Process payment cycles and stuff envelopes.
•    Coordinate communications with vendors, stores and other departments.
•    Monitor and resolve issues from the unmatched and open receiver reports.
•    Reconcile subledger to general ledger monthly.
•    Other accounting duties as needed.

Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
o    WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
o    EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
o    LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
o    INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
o    GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
o    HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude.
o    TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace. 

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications
•    High School diploma or GED is required; some college-level Accounting courses desired.
•    Minimum two years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
•    Willing to work additional hours as needed.
•    Proficiency with MS Office with strong Excel skills, i.e ability to work with large amounts of data using filters, vlookups and other Excel tools.
•    Ability to prioritize a high-volume workload efficiently, work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
•    Excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Must have the ability to work both independently and on a team to complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
•    Must be a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•    Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs.) and climbing.

Compensation Details

$20.00 per hour

For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ARG_External

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group 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 discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.