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About W.D. Bryant ACE Hardware

Since our start in 1928, W.D. Bryant ACE Hardware has been a pillar of the Southeastern Kentucky community. As a family-owned and operated full-line hardware and building material dealer, we are dedicated to investing in our expert employees to provide helpful, personalized service to our customers. We stand by the ACE Hardware core values of Winning, Excellence, and Teamwork, and pride ourselves on a tradition of integrity and helpfulness.

Position Summary

W.D. Bryant ACE Hardware is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Receivable and Finance Manager to oversee our AR operations and support our overall financial strategy. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on manager who is passionate about both financial health and our customer-centric culture. This role is perfect for a professional who thrives in a collaborative, family-oriented environment and wants to make a tangible impact on a local business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management:

• Optimize Collections: Manage the entire collections process, including generating and analyzing AR aging reports, establishing collection strategies, and communicating with customers regarding overdue accounts.
• Enhance Billing and Invoicing: Oversee accurate and timely billing, invoicing, and billing adjustments for all customer accounts.
• Improve Cash Flow: Implement strategies to reduce Days Sales Outstanding and improve working capital.
• Conduct Credit Analysis: Evaluate credit limits and terms for new and existing customers by reviewing financial data and credit reports. Conduct credit checks for new accounts.

Financial Management and Strategy:

• Audit Preparation: Act as a key point of contact for external audits, providing accurate financial documentation and support.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain strong internal accounting controls and ensure compliance with all financial policies and regulations.
• Drive Process Improvements: Identify and implement enhancements to financial and AR processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (Or) A minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable and finance. Experience in the retail or building materials industry is a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, QuickBooks). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Attributes: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. A strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail. Strong organizational skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• A collaborative and supportive family-owned work environment.
• The opportunity to grow with a respected, long-standing community business.

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.

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