Accountant

WESCO • Glenview, IL • 3h ago

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:

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.

Prepares profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.

Prepares general ledger account reconciliations with relevant line item detail and supporting documentation.

Observes, receives, and obtains information from relevant sources to understand and support financial transactions..

Maintains and coordinates implementation of appropriate accounting and accounting control procedures.

Analyzes and reviews budgets and expenditures.

Recommends appropriate budget levels, and ensures expenditure control.

Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness

Analyzes, documents, and communicates revenue, expenditure and balance sheet trends and variances.

Interacts with business units and controller group to resolve accounting discrepancies.

Develops productive working relationships with immediate and extended finance team, including functional support teams.

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

1 year required, 3 years preferred of accounting experience

1 year of working knowledge of Oracle financials module experience is preferred

Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations

Accounting theory, and application principles and practices

Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting

Analyze and interpret complex financial and statistical data

Research and analyze varieties of information

Operate various office equipment, including computers and adding machines

Prepare, examine and verify financial documents reports

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. ?

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!?

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.

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