Supervisor - Accounts Payable

Job Description

As a Supervisor - Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for activities and operations in the accounts payable function for the organization. You will analyze invoices and expense reports for accuracy and eligibility for payment. You will ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintain accurate financial records and control reports. You will prepare the accounts payable register and related reports in a timely manner.

• Manages day-to-day operation of team responsible for assigned accounts payable functions, including assigning, reviewing and evaluating work.
• Develops operational plans to achieve results and ensures alignment with goals and objectives.
• Sets goals for work group, manages execution, and measures results.
• Selects, manages, evaluates, and develops staff.
• Challenges employees, builds effective teams, develops organizational capacity, and provides staff with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Oversees applicable accounting systems including system enhancements.
• Verifies accuracy of data processing for payment information.
• Prepares journal entries and checks those prepared by others.
• Ensures general ledger accounts are understood and reconciled.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and summary reports.
• Ensures supporting various functional tasks are completed accurately, consistently, and on time.
• Ensures policies and procedures comply with Sarbanes‑Oxley legislation, including coordinating audit requests, and ensures compliance of established policies and procedures.
• Answers verbal and written inquiries, and resolves complaints.
• Assists with special projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5 years required, 6 years preferred of accounting experience.
• 1 year required, 2 years preferred of supervisory experience.
• 2 years required, 4 years preferred of progressive experience in the accounting function being supervised.
• 2 years of Oracle or other large integrated financial system experience preferred.
• 2 years of A/P or other transaction‑heavy accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations preferred.
• Accounting theory, principles and practices and their application.
• Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Operate office equipment including computers and adding machines.
• Prepare accurate and complete financial reports preferred.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Organize work for timely completion.
• Research and analyze a variety of information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation Details: $66,477 - $86,420 Annually. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

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.