As a Senior Analyst - Transaction Accounting, Technology & Projects you will support Accounts Payable and the wider Transaction Accounting function by delivering technology-enabled change, process improvement and automation initiatives. The role combines a strong understanding of transactional finance processes with practical project delivery, data analysis and stakeholder management. It will play a key part in initiatives such as DDP, e-invoicing, LERs, system implementations, integrations and reporting enhancements, helping to improve control, efficiency, standardisation and the user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver Accounts Payable activities supporting Transaction Accounting technology and transformation projects, including DDP, e-invoicing and LER-related initiatives.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Finance, Procurement, Tax, IT and external providers to translate operational needs into clear process, system and data requirements.
- Document current- and future-state processes, identify operational pain points and recommend opportunities for automation, simplification and standardisation.
- Manage project plans, actions, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting to support the timely delivery of agreed milestones.
- Coordinate system configuration, testing, defect management, user acceptance testing and implementation-readiness activities.
- Develop test scripts, process documentation, standard operating procedures, training materials and user communications.
- Analyse transaction and system data to identify trends, root causes, control gaps and opportunities to improve operational performance.
- Track project benefits and operational outcomes, including adoption, processing efficiency, exception rates, data quality and control effectiveness.
- Serve as the key liaison between operational teams and technical specialists, translating complex requirements and solutions into clear business language.
- Deliver change-management, training and post-implementation support to embed new processes and tools successfully.
- Maintain effective project governance and ensure solutions comply with applicable financial controls, policies, audit requirements and data standards.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the Transaction Accounting technology roadmap and continuous-improvement pipeline.
Qualifications:
- Experience within Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay or a related finance operations environment.
- Practical experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation or process improvement projects.
- Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payment processes, reconciliations, exceptions and financial controls.
- Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes and supporting testing and implementation activities.
- Strong analytical capability, with confidence interpreting data and investigating operational or system issues.
- Experience working across functions and with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
- Knowledge of ERP, workflow, e-invoicing, reporting or finance automation platforms is desirable.
- Formal project management, business analysis, process improvement or accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
Skills Required
- Experience within Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay, or a related finance operations environment
- Experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation, or process improvement projects
- Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payment processes, reconciliations, exceptions, and financial controls
- Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes, and supporting testing and implementation activities
- Strong analytical capability, including interpreting data and investigating operational or system issues
- Experience working across functions and with stakeholders at different organizational levels
- Knowledge of ERP, workflow, e-invoicing, reporting, or finance automation platforms
- Formal project management, business analysis, process improvement, or accounting qualifications
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
