Accounting Associate Location: Fort Wayne, IN Level: Hourly Division / Department: Finance Reports to: Assistant Controller Travel: Minimal About the role: This position will be responsible for inputting and monitoring corporate expense invoices as well as depositing payments received. Also responsible for assisting with employee expense reimbursement and credit card maintenance. Position will be responsible for processing Do it Best Corp. and member co-op advertising claims. The position also includes responsibility for recording financial data and monitoring these programs within month-end processes and financial reporting. Responsibilities include: + Load corporate expense invoices for weekly vendor payments + Point of contact for subsidiary (UHD) weekly invoices and payments + Monitor unpaid, unapproved invoices and work with business partners on resolution. + Work on vendor account reconciliations, resolving disputes. + Initiate EFT payments to vendors from accounting system + Code and deposit checks into the accounting system + Set up and train new users in Concur + Approve travel reimbursement through Concur + Prepare journal entries to record adjustments + Process member co-op claims for Do it Best Corp. supported programs. + Address issues and answer questions from members and vendors regarding co-op claims. + Provide details to maintain the member co-op information on webpages of mydoitbest.com. + Preparation of month end adjusting entries. + Preparation of limited financial reports at fiscal month end. + Prepare journal entries to record adjustments + Responsible for verifying general ledger account balances + Process and assist with credits to members accounts. + Back up for other accounting staff + Other general accounting duties Education and Experience: Minimum + Associates Degree in Accounting or 2+ years accounting experience + Proficient in the use of Excel + Experience with accounting systems Desired + Prior accounting work experience + Customer service work experience Skills and Abilities: Minimum + Skilled in Excel, Outlook and Word + Familiarity with Google Sheets and Docs + Strong organizational skills + Excellent communication skills + Self-starter, able to work with deadlines and cutoffs + Able to work with details + Ability to work well in a team + Retain information well, be resourceful + Good clerical skills, filing, data entry Desired + Self Management skills + Able to use resources to solve problems independently + Initiative to suggest solutions or improvement Core Competencies Within 3 weeks: + Develop relationship with other staff members and learn how their jobs interact with this position + Gain a basic understanding of the positions responsibilities Within 2-3 months: + Become familiar with the different reporting tools used in the position, including the advertising software program and mainframe entry screens + Help members by being able to answer questions about co-op availability Benefits available to you: + Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision + Paid time off to foster work/life balance + Profit sharing + Bonus Pay opportunities + Retirement funding opportunities + Education reimbursement + Health club reimbursement + Career advancement opportunities About Do it Best: We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams. Culture: Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role. Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served Our Mission: Making the best even better Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.