Accounts Payable - Inventory

Position Purpose: Accurately evaluate, control and process timely all inventory payables. Communicate in a concise, professional, and courteous manner to vendors as well as fellow employees.

Accountabilities:

• Enter inventory vendor related invoices and credit memos accurately and on time.  
• Scan all receiving documents along with A/P invoices and statements into our paperless system.  
• Process Vendor payments weekly ensuring all available discounts are taken.  
• Organize and maintain invoice files for pulling of check backup.  
• Run EDI process, clear open and unmatched EDI invoices.  
• Troubleshoot payables problems, identify and resolve AP discrepancies quickly.  
• Clearly communicate problems and appropriate resolutions to vendors and appropriate Wesco associates.  
• Reconcile monthly all inventory vendor statements. Research and resolve overdue or outstanding items.  
• Review at least monthly all open receivers and vendor returns.  
• Periodically review AP procedures. Identify opportunities to improve or streamline payables processing.  
• Resolve discrepancies including short pays and claim errors.  
• Complete receiving and vendor returns daily.  
• Support routine processing and reporting functions of Inventory Analyst position.  
• Respond to requests for information regarding inventory payables and inventory procedure.  
• Assist with coverage for Receptionist breaks and lunches.

Qualifications:
• Must have the ability to process Accounts Payable invoices accurately.
• An ability to deal with and treat confidentially certain information is required.
• A good understanding of payables activity, inventory processing and general ledger.

Education and/or Experience:
• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience in accounting.
• Minimum 1 years experience in Accounts Payable.