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Ace Hardware has a Senior Accountant II position open. They are seeking an experienced professional who is an excellent communicator and passionate about their role, results and continuous improvement within the organization. This position will be responsible for ensuring the accurate presentation of financial records by providing accounting support and preparing some complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. Will work directly with varying levels of management and business partners throughout the organization through various forms of communication when accomplishing these tasks. In addition, will create/update accounting policies, procedures, and memos. Responsibilities:

• Perform the monthly close responsibilities (journal entries, variance analysis, account reconciliations and management inquiries) associated with the assigned functional areas within Ace. Identify, propose, and implement process improvements/accounting changes to simplify or streamline the process and ensure accuracy in the accounting.
• Prepare higher level, more complex ad-hoc reports and analysis as assigned by management. This will require the Senior Accountant II to prepare analysis, interpret the results of the analysis, present findings and recommendations to management, and assist management in implementing any business or process changes resulting from the analysis.
• Assist business partners with more complex issues or functional areas within Ace requiring additional attention. Work with the stakeholders to gain an understanding of the area, determine the root cause of any issues identified, propose process improvements and assist with the implementation of the process improvements. In this capacity, the team member will be required to apply previous accounting and business experience to unique situations.
• Lead or assist on projects designed to improve accounting efficiency or drive higher quality deliverables. Manage the resources provided to ensure that the project goals are met on a timely basis. Create a final deliverable outlining the recommendations for improvement and barriers to implementation, and consideration of the implementation risks.
• Lead other projects or initiatives as assigned.