Accountant (Remote)

Wesco
Remote in Glenview, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2022 CLOSED ON 8/23/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant (Remote) position at Wesco?

We are seeking an Accountant. In this role, you will maintain financial records and ensures 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 w orking 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.

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.

#LI-ES1

#LI-REMOTE


WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a publicly traded FORTUNE 250 company, is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. Pro forma 2019 annual sales were over $17 billion, including Anixter International which it acquired in June 2020.

WESCO offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The company employs over 18,000 people, maintains relationships with over 30,000 suppliers, and serves more than 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, WESCO provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities.

WESCO operates nearly 800 branch and warehouse locations in over 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

At WESCO, we build, connect, power, and protect the world. We have the capabilities and expertise to deliver the latest technologies, including: Industrial networking, Intelligent buildings, Cloud computing, Alternative energy, Broadband communications, Critical infrastructure protection, LED lighting retrofits, and Physical security.

Salary : $17 - $0

Accountant
Stromberg Allen & Company -
Tinley Park, IL
Accountant
Zing Recruiting -
Mount Prospect, IL
Accountant
RB Global Inc. -
Westchester, IL

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Accountant (Remote).

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Account Reconciliation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $55,354 - $73,137
    • Income Estimation: $56,914 - $69,558
  • Activity-Based Costing Skill

    • Income Estimation: $75,993 - $95,208
    • Income Estimation: $77,488 - $103,937
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Wesco

Wesco
Hired Organization Address Jackson, MS Full Time
As a Senior Representative - Outside Sales, you will be responsible for developing new prospects and interacting with as...
Wesco
Hired Organization Address Morocco, IN Full Time
As a Senior Accountant you will maintain financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded...
Wesco
Hired Organization Address Butte, MT Full Time
As a Specialist - Strategic Accounts, you will support strategic customer relationships that are part of significant, lo...
Wesco
Hired Organization Address Salt Lake, UT Full Time
As a Senior Administrator - Customer Care you will be responsible for completing administrative daily tasks for assigned...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Accountant (Remote) jobs in the Remote in Glenview, IL area that may be a better fit.

Accountant

Addison Group, Wheaton, IL

Accountant

Confidential, Northbrook, IL