Associate Accountant

  • Santiago de Surco
  • Wesco

This person will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

  • Compiles and reviews source documents, including invoices, credits, and purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.
  • Responsible for daily processing of vendor invoices.
  • Maintains an all-inclusive aging statement of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for each vendor.
  • Prepares and reports weekly outstanding payable reports.
  • Works with customer accounts payable staff to determine payment and invoice discrepancies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including opening and distributing mail, and compiling requested vendor data for management.

Experience :

  • 1 year required, 2 years preferred of accounts receivable/accounts payable experience.

Education :

  • High School Degree or Equivalent experience required. Associate’s degree in business or accounting preferred.

Skills/Requirements :

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination._