AP​/AR Specialist

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* Position Summary:

** Responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting support for both AP and Credit Application functions.
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* Duties & Responsibilities:

*** Matching, coding and entering accounts payable invoices to ensure payments are made within agreed upon vendor payment terms.
* Review and reconcile open items.  Research and resolve vendor inquires and invoice discrepancies.
* Cross train with the Cash Applications Accounting Specialist.
* Enter, update and retrieve information for credit applications.  Determine creditworthiness of applicants.
* Designate the degree of risk involved in extending credit by reviewing the credit reports.
* Ensure all approved applications comply with Ames Policy and Procedures.
* Credit Analyst also responds to emails and phone calls from our customers and answers their questions and updates them on the status of their application.
* Support other departments with financial analysis, daily reporting, and forecasts as needed.
* Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by management.
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* Basic Qualifications:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to consistently perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Education and/or

Experience:

*** 2+ years of experience in financial analysis (1-3 preferrable)
* Must have experience in Microsoft Office Applications (advanced MS-Excel)
* Experience working with large databases, creating Pivot Tables, and Power BI
* Experience with SQL, VBA, Python and R is a plus
* Experience with multi-unit retail, distribution, manufacturing, and e-Commerce a plus
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics from accredited college or University
* Knowledge of US GAAP
* Public auditing experience is a plus
* CPA or MBA candidate is a plus
* Knowledge of SAGE
500 accounting software.  In lieu of SAGE
500, knowledge of GL module of another major financial system is essential (SAP, Great Plains, Lawson, People Soft, Oracle, Trend, One Stream,etc) is acceptable
* Knowledge of report writing in VENA, Biz Insights, FRx, Crystal or other recognized application is preferred
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* Core Competencies:

*** Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
* Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
* Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
* Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results. Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
** Language

Skills:

*** Able to read, speak, and understand English.
** Communication

Skills:

*** Active listener who can give full attention to what other people are saying.
* Taking time to understand the points being made.
* Asking questions as appropriate.
** Technical & Analytical

Skills:

*** Strong general accounting and financial analysis experience.
* Ability to interpret data and provide insightful analysis.
* Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as probability, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to evaluate financial results, variances and tolerances.
** Reasoning Ability:
*** Ability to solve practical problems while dealing with a variety of…