Accounting Agent

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

To assist the Accounting Supervisor in routine accounting operations to ensure delivery of quality accounting services in accordance with the Department’s requirements.

• Book vendor invoices
• Match amounts in proprietary A/P system to vendor invoices
• Prepare and issue schedules of payments
• Update vendor statements
• Reconcile and resolve problem invoices
• Build key relationships with vendors in order to quickly resolve invoice issues
• File invoices, statements and any accounting related documents when necessary
• Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
• Ensure communication with local branches
• Monitoring and managing accounts for the timely collection of all open invoices.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relations with customers, payment centers and the internal network.
• Review data to identify A/R risk, unresolved payment issues, gaps in internal and external processes, and payment trends.
• Proactively identify challenges in our credit and collections process and assist the network in developing action plans to improve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; Advanced degree or Certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in Public Accounting and/or industry.
• Technically proficient and have strong accounting, analytical, financial modeling, and research skills.
• Excellent organization skills and detailed-oriented.
• Motivated self-starter and work with urgency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (specifically Excel), and financial query tools.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus