Ace Hardware Looking for EJD Staff Accountant at Oak Brook, Illinois Full Time

Emery Jensen Distribution is a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corporation that sells and distributes hard-line products to independent Pro/Lumber, Paint, Hardware, and E-retailer customer segments. Our team is currently looking for an EJD Staff Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring accurate presentation of financial records. They will provide accounting support and prepare analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations. This team member will work directly with varying levels of management and business partners throughout the organization through various forms of communication when accomplishing these tasks.What you will do…

• Perform the monthly close responsibilities (journal entries, variance analysis, account reconciliations and management inquiries) associated with the more basic functional areas within EJD
• Assist business partners with more basic issues or functional areas within EJD requiring additional attention
• Work with the stakeholders to gain an understanding of the area, propose process improvements, and assist with the implementation of those process improvements
• Maintain existing scorecards, ad-hoc reports, and analysis, as assigned by management, to key cross-functional areas
• Assist with projects designed to improve accounting efficiency or drive quality results
• Support other projects and initiatives as assigned

What you need to exceed..

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Entry level, Minimum 0-1 years of work experience in a financial/accounting capacity
• Developed analytical, problem-solving and data mining skills
• Effectively communicate and work with internal business partners
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Basic project/time management skills
• Ability to work with supervision
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level
• This job reports into Oak Brook, IL- hybrid work schedule (remote and in the office weekly)

Why you should join our team..

• We live out our values- W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork)
• Work Life Balance: we have a healthy blend of our team members coming into the office and working remotely
• Rapid company growth led to paying out our incentive above $125%
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with Ace Hardware
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Competitive 401k program
• Generous vacation days (prorated based on when you start)- In January, you will receive 21 days for the first 5 years of your employment

We want to hear from you!
Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Emery Jensen Distribution, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, 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 or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.