As a Manager - Accounts Payable, you will manage all activities in the accounts payable function. You will ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and control reports. You will review applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. You will manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. You will ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Accounts Payable function, managing day-to-day operations, assigning and reviewing work, setting goals, measuring results, and ensuring timely, accurate completion of all AP activities.
- Manage, coach, develop, and evaluate a team of 8 employees, building organizational capability through performance management, feedback, and professional development.
- Serve as System Administrator for Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and iExpense modules, overseeing system enhancements, automation initiatives, and technology optimization.
- Lead process improvement, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, scalability, accuracy, internal controls, and the overall customer and supplier experience.
- Ensure compliance with Wesco policies, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and governmental regulations, while coordinating audit requests and providing support to internal and external auditors.
- Monitor and analyze Accounts Payable performance through key metrics and reporting, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership on invoice processing, payment timeliness, exception management, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
- Oversee financial controls and accounting activities, including payment processing accuracy, journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, monthly reconciliations, and summary reporting.
- Manage escalated supplier and internal stakeholder issues, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining positive business relationships.
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business, finance, or accounting. or related required
- Progressive accounting - 3 years required; 6 years preferred
- Previous supervisory 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
- Accounts payable or other transaction heavy accounting function - 3 years preferred
- General systems aptitude
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- 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
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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
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience
- At least 1 year supervising exempt and non-exempt staff
- At least 1 year of fixed asset accounting experience
- At least 3 years of experience with Oracle or another large integrated financial system
- At least 3 years of accounts payable or another transaction-heavy accounting function
- General systems aptitude
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, 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.
