Analyst - Accounts Payable

WESCO Distribution; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WESCO Distribution in Austin, Texas, seeks an Accounts Payable Analyst to validate supplier invoices against system POs and ensure timely payments. You will match invoices to POs, obtain approvals, and maintain transaction records while coordinating with vendors and internal teams on statements, past due balances, and discrepancies.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with general office software.

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 and excellent organizational 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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Computer software

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