Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Workstream; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable specialist to process payments and control expenses by reconciling invoices and posting to the general ledger. Responsibilities include managing credit accounts, collecting debts, and preparing month-end reports.

The role requires strong quantitative and computer skills, proficiency in Excel and Word, and prior experience in retail accounting or back-office operations. This on-site position supports store and corporate offices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; some college preferred.
• Experience in retail accounting, bookkeeping, or back-office operations.
• Excellent quantitative and computer skills; analytical mindset.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; ability to learn accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and reconcile invoices.
• Post entries in checkbook and GL; reconcile statements.
• Manage accounts receivable and credit applications.
• Prepare month-end reports and maintain CDL/DOT reports.
• Open/close charge accounts; collect overdue debts.
• Distribute tax-exempt certificates and collect W-9 forms.
• Run monthly charge account statements and file as needed.
• Other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

MS Word

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable position is to process payments and control expenses by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. This position is also responsible for maintaining the company’s charge accounts. This includes increasing/decreasing credit limits, turning off past due accounts, and

collecting debts.

Major Responsibilities

The major responsibilities for this position include:

• Pay all the bills for the company
• Post entries in checkbook
• Reconcile statements
• Reconcile and post credit card receipts
• Submit Farmplan and post to accounts
• Post entries in the G/L
• Post accounts receivable
• Complete credit applications for company credit with creditors
• Create/update month-end reports and spreadsheets
• Maintain CDL/DOT reports– including tracking mileage
• Filing
• Open new charge accounts after researching creditworthiness
• Turn off overdue charge accounts
• Collect debts from overdue accounts
• Send out tax-exempt certificates to non-tax customers (annually)
• Collect W-9 Forms from new vendors
• Run and mail monthly charge account statements
• Review accounts receivable statements prior to printing
• Send statements to write-off accounts (if applicable)
• Order office suppliesfor corporate office
• Other tasks assigned by general manager, store manager, or corporate office manager

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements for this position include:

• Education/Training:high school degree, some college preferred. Possess extensive knowledge of accounting
• or have attended relevant accounting courses along with a willingness to learn
• Experience in a retail environment in accounting, bookkeeping, or back-office operations
• Skills/Knowledge: Excellent quantitative and computer skills. Analytical and mathematical
• knowledge with the ability to make sound decisions
• Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS Word, Excel, or other spreadsheet software with an ongoing
• willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Able to operate a personal computer
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time while maintaining accuracy

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal…just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.