As an Analyst - Accounts Recievable, you will be responsible for recording and verifying payments received by the company accurately and promptly. You will post, update, and reconcile accounts using applicable systems. You will prepare routine reports of delinquent or problem accounts. You may provide verification of payment to customers and others as needed. You will possess a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. You will work under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.
Responsibilities:
- Manages daily transmission files (approximately 30) through processing steps. Reviews incoming receipts and remittance advices to determine application to accounts receivable system and handle exceptions appropriately.
- Posts and applies receipts (checks, credit card, ACH and wire) to customer accounts receivable account via data processing functions in various systems (Oracle, AS/400, Microsoft Dynamics/DAX).
- Performs extensive research, investigation, analysis, escalation and resolution of cash application issues to ensure all cash and payments are completed.
- Reconciles funds received to bank deposits.
- Prepares required entries and supporting details when customer takes a miscellaneous deduction.
- Identifies funds needed to be transferred to other account receivable systems if receipt was deposited into incorrect account or comingled with invoice payments.
- Adheres to department policies and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding client data, documents and procedures.
- Interfaces with customers, financial services team members, and branches to determine appropriate receipt remittance application.
- Assists in resolving unidentified payments with financial services team and customers.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; Bachelors’ Degree in a related field is preferred.
- 1 year of Microsoft Office products (Outlook and Excel) experience is required; 3 years preferred.
- 1 year of Oracle, AS/400, DAX, or other ERP accounts receivable module, specifically cash application is preferred
- Basic knowledge of accounting reconciliations and accounts receivable is preferred.
- Ability to remain calm and work in an intense productivity environment with tight deadlines is preferred.
- Ability to work overtime as needed (as monthly volume requires including but not limited to statement cutoff dates and month end which is mandatory overtime) is preferred.
- Effective and efficient use of a 10-key calculator or numeric keypad for data entry is preferred.
- Strong oral communication skills is required.
- PC Windows experience is required.
- Excel experience is required (V-look up and pivot table functions preferred).
- Customer service oriented is required.
- Team Player is required.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision is required.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- One year of Microsoft Office experience, including Outlook and Excel
- Three years of Microsoft Office experience
- One year of Oracle, AS/400, DAX, or another ERP accounts receivable module with cash application experience
- Basic knowledge of accounting reconciliations and accounts receivable
- Ability to remain calm and work under tight deadlines in an intense productivity environment
- Ability to work mandatory overtime as needed during monthly volume periods, statement cutoff dates, and month-end
- Effective use of a 10-key calculator or numeric keypad for data entry
- Strong oral communication skills
- Microsoft Windows PC experience
- Excel experience, with VLOOKUP and pivot table functions preferred
- Customer service orientation
- Team player
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
