Accounts Payable Manager: Automation & Team Leadership

Wesco; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Manager of Accounts Payable to lead the AP function, ensure timely invoice processing, and drive efficiency through automation and technology-enabled solutions. You will manage a team, support 1099 reporting, and ensure compliance and governance.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting (6+ preferred), supervisory experience, and strong Excel skills. This is a hybrid in-office position based in Pittsburgh with a compensation range listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Progressive accounting experience – 3 years required; 6 years preferred, including accounts payable or high-volume processing.
• Supervisory experience of exempt and non-exempt staff – 1 year required; 3 years preferred.
• Experience with Oracle or similar large financial system; AP automation/ERP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vendor payments, reconciliations, and 1099 reporting support activities.
• Strong systems aptitude and the ability to learn new automation tools and technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office products.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Executes payments to vendors and oversees invoice processing and payment workflows.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and governmental policies, including 1099 reporting support.
• Designs controls over processes to ensure proper execution, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Manages and develops staff, including coaching and performance management.
• Drives continuous improvement through process enhancements and automation.
• Prepares schedules and reports on accounts payable data, metrics, reconciliations, and operational performance.

Skills

Accounts payable

Team leadership

Process improvement

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle

AP automation

ERP systems

Job description

Wesco in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Manager of Accounts Payable to lead the AP function, ensure timely invoice processing, and drive efficiency through automation and technology-enabled solutions. You will manage a team, support 1099 reporting, and ensure compliance and governance.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting (6+ preferred), supervisory experience, and strong Excel skills. This is a hybrid in-office position based in Pittsburgh with a compensation range listed in the posting.