Westlake Ace Hardware · 10 hours ago
Accounts Receivable Manager
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expAce Retail Group is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that operates several well-known Ace brands across the United States. They are seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to provide leadership and oversight to the accounts receivable department, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing workflow processes.
E-CommerceHardware
Responsibilities
Responsible for the oversight and decisions for the accounts receivable department; lead the team to resolve disputes, analyzing aging reports, and collaborating with sales/finance to improve processes and ensure compliance with financial policies
Provide leadership in the selection, development and evaluation of staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives
Assist, monitor and enhance accounts receivable workflow processes, as well as communicating best practices with peers and AR team
Manage customer ecommerce portals, including compliance documentation and invoicing
Manage accounts receivable Lockbox bank account, including daily bank file processing into JD Edwards, managing errors, reconciliation, and maintaining effective communication with external partners at the bank
Prepare and analyze reports on accounts receivable aging, payment trends, and other key metrics
Analyze accounts receivable data, identifying and communicating problematic accounts
Maintain accurate financial records
Communicate with customers via phone, email, or mail
Coordinate and/or assist with accounts receivable functions when positions are vacant as need requires
Conducts training and acts as a subject matter expert on all things accounts receivable
Ensures billings, payments and/or adjustments are processed appropriately and timely
Provide courteous, professional service to internal and external stakeholders
Continuously update documentation of accounts receivable processes and procedures ensuring internal controls are in place
Participate and/or manage projects when required and partner with Information Technology enhance processes when/where needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of JD Edwards financial software systems
Minimum five years' experience in Accounts Receivable Department with deep understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and risk management
Proficiency with MS Excel including the ability to work with and organize large amounts of data using Excel functions
Excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have the ability to work both independently and on a team to complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Must be a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Westlake Ace Hardware
About Westlake Ace Hardware: Ace Retail Holdings, the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Westlake Ace Hardware chain, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-02-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Joseph A. Jeffries
President and CEO
Recent News
Charlotte Business Journal
2025-03-01
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