Accounts Receivable Specialist The Job The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for several key accounts receivable operational activities including: the cash application of retailer payments, the processing of retailer manual payments and refunds, the review and processing of Policy A Defective claims, the processing of miscellaneous manual retailer debits and credits and the administration of several retailer incentive programs. In addition, this team member will support the month-end Policy A defective process and may be called upon to perform other departmental tasks as assigned. What youll do Primary Responsibilities: * Execute all functions related to the cash application of retailer payments, which will involve working with Accounts Receivable, Credit, retailers and outside sources to research, analyze and resolve any payment or cash application issues. * Process the daily manual retailer ACH payments and refunds, which includes preparing the paperwork, obtaining the required approvals, submitting the paperwork for processing and ensuring the associated transactions are recorded in SAP. * Review and disposition all Policy A Defective claims submitted by retailers. In addition, prepare monthly schedules to be provided to select vendors and address retailer and internal inquiries surrounding the program. * Record manual retailer charges and credits based on the requests received from other internal departments.

• Perform departmental tasks as assigned. These tasks may include: performing the daily lockbox balancing, posting and cash applying re-work items or performing cash applications of credits associated with various retailer incentive programs. Supporting Responsibilities: * Administer and perform all processing associated with retailer loan programs. * Record transactions necessary to clear the Company accounts based on the information provided by business partners. * Coordinate the store cancellation/closeout process and ensure each task is completed timely. * Perform all functions related to the payment, cash application and reconciliation of AceHardware.com accounts receivable account. This will involve analyzing reports, identifying and communicating unidentified variances, and working with our outside AceHardware.com partner to ensure that any variances are resolved timely. What you need to succeed * Associates degree in business (preferably Accounting or Finance); Bachelor Degree preferred * 2-3 years of accounts receivable experience in a larger corporate environment * Proven customer service experience in a retail environment * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong analytical and organizational skills * Ability to understand, investigate and resolve issues * Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task * Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Word and Excel * Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and team oriented * Ability to work independently We want to hear from you! 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are 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.Accounts Receivable Specialist