Accountant

WESCO; India; Remote; INR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco, a global leader in distribution and logistics, seeks an Accountant to manage inventory accounting and financial reporting. You will partner with Supply Chain and Operations to strengthen controls and drive accuracy in cost allocations.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a strong grasp of inventory accounting, and advanced Excel/Access skills. You will contribute to audits and financial analysis for strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in inventory accounting, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain finance.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work under tight time schedules and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to adapt to new responsibilities with an agile mindset.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end inventory close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor inventory balances and ensure accurate recording in compliance with policies.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between subledgers and the general ledger.
• Execute inventory cost adjustments and PPV analysis.
• Analyze inventory movements, valuation, variances, reserves, and metrics.
• Prepare inventory-related financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assess inventory recoverability and obsolete inventory, proposing reserves.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations to improve controls.
• Support physical counts, cycle counts, stock audits, and verification.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist in responding to inquiries.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Data analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

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 reconciles 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:

• Manage month-end inventory close activities, including inventory reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and inventory-related financial reporting.
• Monitor inventory balances and ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded in compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between inventory subledgers and the general ledger, investigating and resolving discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Execute inventory cost adjustments, including purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, landed cost allocations, and other inventory costing activities, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
• Analyze inventory movements, valuation, variances, reserves, and key inventory metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare inventory-related financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, management analyses, and commentary to support business decision-making.
• Assess inventory recoverability and evaluate excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory, including the preparation of inventory reserve analyses and recommendations.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams to improve inventory management practices, strengthen financial controls, and support inventory governance.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory verification activities to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits, and assist in the timely resolution of audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and inventory-related internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accounting accuracy, efficiency, reporting capabilities, and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, business process transformations, and other inventory-related projects.
• 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
• 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in inventory accounting, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain finance.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work under tight time schedules and to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to adapt to new responsibilities with an agile mindset.
• 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

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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 a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings.

• Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

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

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. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.