As a Manager - Accounts Payable, you will manage all activities within the accounts payable function. You will ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining accurate records and reporting. You will review accounting reports and accounts payable registers to ensure accuracy, oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations, and lead initiatives that improve efficiency through process enhancements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions. You will develop and manage a team of accounts payable professionals, support 1099 reporting and compliance activities, and ensure departmental goals and project milestones are achieved while adhering to approved budgets.
Responsibilities:
- Executes payments to vendors and oversees efficient invoice processing and payment workflows.
- Ensures compliance with corporate and governmental policies and procedures in relation to accounts payable, including support for 1099 reporting and related compliance activities.
- Designs and executes controls over business processes to ensure proper execution, reporting, approval governance, and audit readiness.
- Manages and develops staff, including coaching, performance management, training, and career development.
- Develops and promotes a culture of continuous improvement through process enhancements, workflow automation, and technology-enabled efficiencies.
- Prepares schedules and reports, including accounts payable data, metrics, reconciliations, and operational performance reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
- Progressive accounting experience - 3 years required; 6 years preferred, including experience with accounts payable or other high-volume transaction processing functions.
- Previous supervision of both exempt and non-exempt staff - 1 year required; 3 years preferred.
- Fixed asset accounting - 1 year preferred.
- Oracle or other large integrated financial system - 3 years preferred; experience with AP automation, invoice workflow, or ERP systems preferred.
- Accounts payable or other transaction-heavy accounting function - 3 years preferred, including knowledge of vendor payments, reconciliations, and 1099 reporting support activities.
- General systems aptitude, including the ability to learn and leverage new technologies, automation tools, and system enhancements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
- Ability to deal effectively with vendors and outside agencies.
- Ability to work under tight time schedules and handle multiple tasks.
Hybrid Work Schedule: This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA and follows a hybrid work schedule with regular in-office attendance required.
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.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
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Three years of progressive accounting experience
- Six years of progressive accounting experience
- One year supervising exempt and non-exempt staff
- Three years supervising exempt and non-exempt staff
- One year of fixed asset accounting experience
- Three years of experience with Oracle or another large integrated financial system
- Experience with AP automation, invoice workflow, or ERP systems
- Three years of accounts payable or another transaction-heavy accounting function
- Knowledge of vendor payments, reconciliations, and 1099 reporting support
- General systems aptitude and ability to learn automation tools and system enhancements
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Ability to work effectively with vendors and outside agencies
- Ability to work under tight schedules and manage multiple tasks
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.
