Analyst - Accounts Receivable

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

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