Analyst - Accounts Payable

WESCO; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Austin, TX is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support our AP function. You will validate supplier invoices against system POs, ensure approvals, and maintain accurate records.

You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve statements, past due balances, and discrepancies, contributing to timely payment cycles. The ideal candidate has 1 year of AP experience (3 years preferred), strong data entry, math, and communication skills, and proficiency with standard

Qualifications

• 1 year of related accounts payable experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Accurate and fast data entry.
• Experience with computer software.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compiles invoices owed by the company to suppliers or other organizations.
• Verifies purchase order detail, interprets Levels of Authority and processes invoices.
• Maintains all invoice and other transaction records.
• Works directly with vendors and Wesco locations on past due balances.
• Reviews statements from vendors and keeps the aging within the allowed vendor terms.
• Follows escalation procedures for exception handling.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Fast data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Experience with computer software

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you will perform support tasks and activities in the accounts payable function. You will validate supplier invoices to system purchase orders to make sure our suppliers are paid timely. Additionally, you will perform a match between the supplier invoice and system generated PO, ensuring that all approvals are given and procedures are followed. You will maintain invoice and other transaction records and work directly with vendors and internal personnel on statements, past due balances and discrepancies.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles invoices owed by the company to suppliers or other organizations.
• Verifies purchase order detail, interprets Levels of Authority and processes invoices.
• Maintains all invoice and other transaction records.
• Works directly with vendors and WESCO locations on past due balances.
• Reviews statements from vendors and keeps the aging within the allowed vendor terms.
• Follows escalation procedures for exception handling.

Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year required, 3 years preferred, of related experience
• Accurate and fast data entry
• Experience with computer software
• Math skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills

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