• Senior Accountant

    WESCO (Fremont, CA)


    As a Senior Accountant, you will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. You will maintain the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. This role will be involved in driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices across the organization. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with accounting professionals and serve as a transformational leader ensuring that the organization is following best in class digital solutions.

    Responsibilities:

    + Prepares journal entries, analyzes accounts, prepares statements, and assists accounting manager with monthly closing and accounting reports.

    + Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries for accounts, including general ledger and document business transactions.

    + Maintains and coordinates implementation of accounting and control procedures.

    + Resolves and corrects accounting discrepancies.

    + Prepares documentation of processes and procedures and recommends improvements.

    + Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.

    + Researches and explains general ledger account variances to trend and prior year.

    + Monitors and reviews accounting and related systems’ reports for accuracy and completeness.

    + Explains accounting policies to staff.

    + Ensure compliance with company corporate policies and procedures, GAAP, and SOX standards.

    + Interacts and supports internal and external auditors in completing audits.

    + Recommends, develops, and maintains financial databases, software, and manual filing systems.

    + Drive continuous process improvements which includes standardizing, automating and enhancing processes.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

    + 3 years required, 5 years preferred, of accounting experience

    + _Public accounting experience is strongly preferred, Big 4 or other national firm experience preferred_

    + _CPA qualified preferred_

    + _Working knowledge of Oracle, NetSuite, FCCS, or equivalent ERP system preferred_

    + _Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements_

    + Accounting theory, and application of principles and practices

    + Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting

    + Analysis and interpretation of complex financial and statistical data

    + Assembly and preparation of data for reports

    + Strong office and computer skills, _demonstrated ability with Microsoft Excel preferred_

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills

    + Able to prepare, examine, and verify financial reports

    + Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

    + Able to research and analyze varieties of information

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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._