This person is responsible for activities and operations in the accounts receivable function for the organization. Processes invoices and sends follow-up inquiries regarding payments for the organization. Negotiates with past due accounts, maintains cash receipts and refers accounts to collection agencies as necessary. Resolves all payment issues in a timely manner. Maintains and updates accurate financial records. May require a bachelor's degree. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Typically requires 3 years' experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
- Acts as management liaison to accounts payable, field accounting, financial services managers, controllers, IT, EDI, treasury, and other management.
- Maintains working relationship and frequent contact with banking partners and institutions.
- Interviews, supervises, trains, evaluates, and motivates on-site and off-site individuals and teams.
- Performs on-going department administrative.
- Prepares required journal entries either via memo transtypes, including AP95, AP97, NSFs, refunds, or directly to general ledger.
- Ensures month-end requirements are properly recorded within established guidelines.
- Assists and performs training to staff members on new operating procedures or department enhancements.
- Completes and submits necessary paperwork for payroll processing, including hiring, terminations, promotions, disability, etc.
- Responsible for schedules, workloads, and personnel changes and makes standard department decisions without daily supervision, including disciplinary actions, conducting annual performance reviews, and maintaining time and attendance.
**Experience**:
- 2 years of supervisory experienced is required; 3 years is preferred.
**Education**:
- Associate's Degree in a related field is required.
**Skills/Requirements**:
- Basic knowledge of accounting and/or accounts receivable is preferred.
- Ability to remain calm and work in an intense productivity environment with tight deadlines is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills is preferred.
- Strong computer skills Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills is preferred.
- Well organized and detail oriented is preferred.
- Ability to multitask in high volume and productivity environment is preferred.
- WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination._