External Reporting Staff Accountant at Ace Hardware Corporation

As the External Reporting Staff Accountant, you will assist with the accounting close on a monthly basis for the departments assigned and assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting requirements. These tasks are required to provide internal and external constituents with information on the current financial state of the Company.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the preparation and tie-out of assigned sections of the Quarterly and Annual Report. A press release and financial report (similar to a 10Q or 10K) are compiled each quarter and distributed to the public. This involves a good understanding of financial reporting requirements as prescribed by US GAAP. Cross-functional teamwork is necessary to accomplish this task as is the continued focus on accuracy.
• Responsible for the monthly close tasks (journal entries, variance analysis, account reconciliations and management inquiries) associated with the assigned functional areas within Ace. Identify, propose, and implement process improvements or to simplify or streamline the process and ensure accuracy in the accounting.
• Upload of the monthly results from each subsidiary into SAP. This requires an understanding of a trial balance and posting a journal entry into SAP Assist with the preparation of internal management reporting on a monthly basis. A PowerPoint deck is prepared for each subsidiary on a monthly basis. This information is provided to the Officers and Board of Directors. The single most important trait is making sure that all information is accurately presented.
• Assist with the preparation of internal management reporting on a monthly basis.  A PowerPoint deck is prepared for each subsidiary on a monthly basis.  This information is provided to the Officers and Board of Directors.  The single most important trait is making sure that all information is accurately presented.
• Work closely with and meet the needs of the Company’s external auditors. The external auditors request a great deal of information each quarter and at year end. This role is responsible for the preparation of many of these materials as well as answering ad hoc questions and requests.
• Preparation of government reports. Over the course of the year, multiple reporting requests are made of the Company by government agencies. This role will compile and submit the information required.

Who You Are

You are organized, highly detail-oriented, career-driven and have the ability to effectively communicate with both accounting and business partners.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Strong Excel, Power Point and Word skills
• 1-3 years of prior experience and preferably some time spent in public accounting or external reporting

Preferred Skills

• CPA preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred
• Prior experience in the preparation of a 10Q or 10K preferred

Compensation Details:

$63100 - $79000

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:

• 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 9.6% of total eligible compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
• 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 annual review
• We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
• We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• 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
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

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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.