Analyst - Accounts Receivable

WESCO - Glenview, IL

Full-time

Glenview, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Analyst - Accounts Receivable position at WESCO involves managing and verifying payments received by the company. The role requires accurate posting, updating, and reconciling of accounts, as well as preparing reports on delinquent accounts. The analyst will work closely under the guidance of senior personnel and is expected to handle various cash application issues effectively.

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; Bachelor's 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Experience with cash application in an ERP system is preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume accounts receivable environment is preferred.