Accounting Agent

  • Full-time

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
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