Ace Foundation Accounting & Department Coordinator

Are you interested in becoming Ace helpful?

Ace has been named a Top Workplace in Chicago & we're looking for the best people to help us fulfill our vision of being the best, most helpful hardware stores on the planet. We're focused on the future, looking for new & better ways to compete in today's marketplace. At Ace, we like to say that we have a soft heart, a steel spine — & we like to win. People are the foundation of what makes Ace great, & we're always looking for ways to improve the employment experience for Ace team members. What we can promise you is that you will gain a sense of accountability & ownership by working hard to build Ace's continued success, & your own. You'll enjoy a competitive, fast-paced and friendly work environment. And, you'll take pride in serving our Ace retail stores & their customers in neighborhoods across the country and around the world.

The Job

The Ace Foundation Accounting & Department Coordinator will be responsible for general administrative support functions to the Foundation team as needed. These duties will include but are not limited to:

• Answering phones and providing Foundation related information to caller
• Maintaining and ensuring compliance of all Foundation files
• Updating workflow processes for the department
• Assisting in writing basic internal communication articles related to the Foundation
• Administration of tasks related to post-event logistics (i.e. prize remittance, mailings, sponsor/donor communication, etcÂ…)
• Maintain accurate and up to date reports based on need (i.e. sponsorships, participants, registrants, financial, etcÂ…)
• Intense focus on accounting/database management to include:
• Processing all accounting (payable/receivable) transactions including data entry of retailer income, vendor invoices/debits from various events and event income/expenses from corporate and Retail Support Center events for the Ace Foundation department.
• Maintaining the Foundation's accounts and balancing with SAP; working closely with all positions within the Foundation and with external stakeholders; Accounting, Merchandising, RSC's, etc.
• Entering all gifts in the Raisers Edge donor database and manage all updates to this database in terms of store and event information as well as software updates.

What you need to succeed

• Associate's, Bachelor's degree preferred and/or experience equivalent
• Blackbaud Raisers Edge Experience Required (all modules preferred including event)
• Fundraising/Non-profit experience a plus
• 2 years' experience in a large corporate high-volume environment, to include in-depth understanding of vendor and retailer relationships, billing practices, payment terms, and vendor payment processing.
• Understanding of accounting processes, with knowledge of the cross-functional impacts and consequences generated from finance and receiving transactions.
• Ability to understand, investigate and resolve problems using root-cause research skills
• Must have experience in Microsoft Office, specifically basic skills in Word and basic skills in Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to compose reports and correspondence using good business vocabulary and proper grammar and construction.
• Connect cross-functionally and develop effective internal and external working relationships with members of other departments.

What's in it for you?

At Ace we are looking for the best people to help us fulfill our vision of being the best, most helpful hardware stores on the planet. People are the foundation of what makes Ace great and we believe getting the support you need to shape your life today, while planning for tomorrow, is important to bringing your best self to work. We offer highly competitive benefits that address life's necessities, many of which have been expanded and improved in 2017. Some of these include comprehensive health coverage & life benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company contributions, generous vacation allocation immediately upon start, and more.

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.