Accountant

WESCO International; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

As an Accountant, you will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. You will ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. You will prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. You will analyze current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepares profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations with relevant line item detail and supporting documentation.
• Observes, receives, and obtains information from relevant sources to understand and support financial transactions.
• Maintains and coordinates implementation of appropriate accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyzes and reviews budgets and expenditures.
• Recommends appropriate budget levels and ensures expenditure control.
• Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyzes, documents, and communicates revenue, expenditure, and balance sheet trends and variances.
• Interacts with business units and the controller group to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Develops productive working relationships with immediate and extended finance team, including functional support teams.
• Recommends, develops, and maintains financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
• Inputs financial data and processes reports using company automated financial systems.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Adheres to company policies, practices and procedures, GAAP, and SOX standards.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• 1 year required, 3 years preferred of accounting experience.
• 1 year of working knowledge of Oracle financials module experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Understanding of accounting theory, application principles, and practices.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and statistical data.
• Research and analyze varieties of information.
• Operate various office equipment, including computers and adding machines.
• Prepare, examine, and verify financial documents and reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power, and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan, and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community that provides platforms for your success.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.