Merchandising Finance Coordinator

Compensation Details $24.38 - $30.48 per hour 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 (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 for 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% 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 policies. Job Description About This Role The primary focus of this role is to provide financial support for the Merchandising department. This will entail processing of financial transactions along with keeping accurate records. What You’ll Do Prepare and maintain accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, and daily financial entries and reconciliations Process financial transactions including invoices, vendor payments, and customer credits, ensuring all are approved per company guidelines Maintain records for vendor agreements Calculate vendor balances due and contact vendors to collect payments Request third-party data for financial audits Respond to vendor, customer, and internal inquiries Provide on-the-spot guidance and training to business partners Analyze current financial and administrative processes for inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Required Skills High School Diploma or equivalent Bookkeeping or accounting work experience, including in-depth understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes Excellent communication skills, including effective verbal and written proficiencies Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, specifically strong skills in Excel Detail oriented with strong organizational skills Experience connecting cross-functionally and developing effective internal and external working relationships. 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. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr acehardware