Staff Accountant- Assets (Store Support Center, Overland Park, KS)

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:    

Asset Accountant: Inventory & Fixed Assets

Department:    

Accounting

Reports To:    

Accounting Manager

Exemption Status: Exempt (Salaried)

About Ace Retail GroupAce 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 SummaryThe inventory accountant is responsible for the accuracy of inventory records, values and reconciliations.  

In addition, the accountant will provide backup to the fixed asset desk ensuring the accurate accounting and reporting of capital expenditures, depreciation, spending and analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Accounting

    Maintain inventory records. Reconcile discrepancies resulting from receiving, pricing and loss.  

    Analyze loss reservesPrepare journal entries and assist with the month-end close process.

    Provide inventory reporting to management, the tax department and external auditors.Develop and implement inventory procedures and process improvements.Fixed Asset Accounting

    Manage accurate accounting and reporting of capital expenditures including depreciation, capital spending and analysis Maintain tax, AMT, state and E&P fixed asset ledgers and provide schedules for tax preparation.

    Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.Prepare journal entries and assist with the month-end close process. Provide explanations for variances vs budget for assigned expenses.

    Provide capital expenditure and depreciation reporting to management, the tax department and external auditors.

Other Essential Requirements

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:

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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.

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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 absolute best.

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LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.

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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.

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GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.

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HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude.

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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 QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

    2-3 years of relevant work experience desired.Ability to consistently perform hands-on-work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented work environment and to demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities.

    Ability to prioritize a high-volume workload efficiently, work under pressure, and meet deadlines, while maintaining excellent attention to detail.Proficiency with MS Excel including the ability to work with and organize large amounts of data using pivot tables, vlookups, formulas, filtering, formatting and other Excel tools.

    Must be a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.  

    Must have the ability to work both independently and on a team to complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.Experience with JD Edwards financial software on an AS400 platform is desired.

    Proficiency in MS Office: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.  

Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs.) and climbing.

Compensation Details

$50000 to $60000 per year

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 EmployerAce 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.