Wesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. The Analyst - Accounts Receivable will be responsible for recording and verifying payments received, managing daily transmission files, and reconciling accounts, while working under the close direction of senior personnel.
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
Skills
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1 year of Microsoft Office products (Outlook and Excel) experience
- Strong oral communication skills
- PC Windows experience
- Customer service oriented
- Team Player
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
- Bachelors' Degree in a related field
- 3 years of Microsoft Office products (Outlook and Excel) experience
- 1 year of Oracle, AS/400, DAX, or other ERP accounts receivable module, specifically cash application
- Basic knowledge of accounting reconciliations and accounts receivable
- Ability to remain calm and work in an intense productivity environment with tight deadlines
- 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)
- Effective and efficient use of a 10-key calculator or numeric keypad for data entry
- Excel experience (V-look up and pivot table functions)
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans
Company Overview
- At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. It was founded in 1922, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.wesco.com/.