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WESCO Distribution

Analyst - Credit and Collections

WESCO Distribution, Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States

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As a Credit & Collections Analyst, you will be responsible for managing Accounts Receivable (AR) securitization through lien and bond processes, while improving the receivable portfolio by researching and reconciling credit and cash balances. This role will also drive automation initiatives by leveraging your expertise to streamline and digitize these processes, enhancing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Manages lien and bond processes, including submissions, tracking, and reporting.

Drives digitization and automation to enhance functionality for AR securitization (lien and bond management).

Processes high volumes of credit and cash transactions to ensure compliance with Unclaimed Property regulations.

Works with the customer to determine root cause of dispute for unpaid or short‑paid invoices. Identifies and documents detailed reason.

Performs customer account reconciliations, including research of unapplied cash, and credits and unearned discounts.

Evaluates collectability of unearned cash discounts, finance charges, small dollar invoices, etc. and performs write‑offs of uncollectable amounts within their level of authority.

Works cross‑functionally with sales, operations, finance, contract administration, and customer master administration teams to gather and review documents, including purchase orders, credit applications. And loads into contract tracking tool for approval by financial services management and partners.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business required;Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Designations - NACM or similar preferred

1 year required, 3 years preferred, of experience with accounts receivable, accounting, finance, supply chain or general business

1 year required, 3 years preferred, of knowledge of computer system applications:Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and familiarity with an ERP platform (e.g., Oracle, AS400 etc.) required.

1 year required, 3 years preferred, of commercial, business to business, credit and collection experience in a high-volume environment required

1 year required, 3 years preferred, of Working with trade credit and other third parties (e.g., D&B, Experian, Equifax, NACM, CreditSafe) to obtain credit information

High level of Excel knowledge preferred

Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with a positive disposition

Strong organizational skills and solution‑oriented philosophy preferred

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Strong attention to detail with a passion for accuracy

Willingness to accommodate temporary working hour changes as required by workflow is preferred

Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate a willingness to accept new challenges is preferred

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