Job Title: Accounts Receivable Associate II
Who We’re Looking For: Are you a persistent people-person with a dynamic personality who easily adapts to a team environment and loves to provide top-notch customer service? Do you not bat an eye when it comes to multitasking and roll with the punches when it comes to working on many different projects at once? Have you never met a problem you didn’t solve and refuse to take no for an answer? If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as an Accounts Receivable Associate II.
About Acme Tools:
Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with thirteen locations and over 600 team Acme members across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme’s catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment online within the United States.
You’ll Enjoy Our:
- Work-Life Balance
- Professional Development Training
- Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
- Generous PTO plan that starts accruing on day 1!
- Paid Holidays – we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
- Maternity Leave (partially paid through company paid short-term disability!)
- Work environment where everyone strives to do their best work and can see their impact on the company
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- Generous Employee Discounts
We Also Provide:
- Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans To Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
- Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 100% Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Program & Company Matching
- 100% Company Paid Life Insurance
What You’ll Take Ownership Of:
The Accounts Receivable Associate II position plays an important role in the financial stability of Acme Tools. This position is responsible for:
- Research into invoicing errors on Cash and Charge accounts while working with management and IT to develop solutions
- Researching credit applications, updating accounts, and collections
- Responding to sales tax related questions
- Conducting credit investigations for new credit and finance applications
- Researching and resolving payment discrepancies
- Reconciling customer disputes, short, or skipped payments
- Weekly meetings with management on progress and status of open issues
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Need-To-Haves:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, related field OR equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in AR, billing, collections, or a similar accounting support role
- Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, sorting and filtering, and basic formulas
- Ability to keep a high degree of confidentiality of information
- Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and take initiative
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of sales tax or exemption certificate management
- Prompt and reliable attendance
*Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check. Relocation to Grand Forks, ND required. Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills Required
- Associate degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3 or more years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or a similar accounting support role
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of sales tax or exemption certificate management
- Prompt and reliable attendance
- Successful drug screening and background check
- Relocation to Grand Forks, North Dakota
What We Do
In business since 1948, Acme Tools has proudly built a reputation as a leading tool and equipment distributor. And, as a family owned and operated business, we’ve separated ourselves from our competition by providing exceptional selection, competitive prices, and top-notch customer service both before and after the sale. Acme’s success is largely based on its able and dedicated work force. As a member of our organization, your contribution will play an important part in determining how successful we will be in meeting our goals. To reward the superior effort given by Acme employees, the Company makes every effort to provide a rewarding and satisfying place of employment through competitive pay and benefits, ongoing training, and the opportunity to advance.
