What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Agent position at Expeditors?
Company Description
"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionalsin a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditorssatisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade throughcustomized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight,customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definitetransportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customizedlogistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
We believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage, by focusing onour values and culture we make Expeditors' greatest competitive advantage inglobal supply chain services.
"You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
Job Description
Job Description & responsibilities:
- Perform entry level accounting functions such as A/P, A/R and Billing reconciliations
- Assist with Process improvements related to payables and receivables
- Work with Operations to resolve AR discrepancies in a timely manner
- Work in a team to reach department goals
- Work with vendors and suppliers regarding billing and payment process solutions/improvements
- Work with supervisor and manager to develop reporting/trending for said accounting job functions
- Review and process new accounts for credit set up
Qualifications
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Excellent administrative & organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
- Excellent people skills and a desire to work both with team members within the organization & with external customers on a daily basis.
- Excellent computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft office applications)
- A strong sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to handle high volume accounts without compromising work quality
- An analytical mindset focused on process improvement.
- Experience in Accounting, Logistics, or Finance.
- Understanding of accounting processes (Credit, GL, AR, AP)
- Aptitude for learning new software applications
- Experience with Windows, Outlook Email and Microsoft Office
- Proven background of excellent attendance
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Health, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance provided
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
