Analyst - Accounts Receivable

Wesco • Pittsburgh, PA

9d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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  
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
• For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED