Accounting Agent

"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.

• 15,000 trained professionals

• 250+ locations worldwide

• Fortune 500

• Globally unified systems

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain Service Provider account in exp.o GCI.

• Record payable header in exp.o Accounting system upon receipt and distribute to Internal Staff for allocation details.

• Review and submit payable detail in exp.o Accounting system, ensuring overhead expenses are allocated to the correct cost center, operational costs are matched against the appropriate provision.

• Verify Service Provider payables by reconciling to Service Provider Statements, ensure invoices are approved in time to meet established payment cycle.

• Schedule and prepare payments in exp.o Accounting system and the Banking system.

• Maintain a filing system in accordance to internal and local document retention policies (i.e. upload the invoice to the payable and the vendor statement to the payment in exp.o Accounting).

• Proactively identify problem accounts and follow up exceptions prior to submitting the payable via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues through building key relationships with Service Providers and Internal Staff.

• Assist in Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits by preparing required information/documentation.

• Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments.

• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.

• Responsible for ensuring all of their accounts invoices are sent out timely.

• Follow on invoices and escalate as needed

• Communicate issues to billing departments and record clear collection notes.

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.