Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Manage Accounts Receivables processes, including receiving, safeguarding, deposit and recording of receipts and assisting in the Credit Management process, ensuring Customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Manage Accounts Payables processes, including setting up Service Provider accounts, receive, review, verify, approve and record payables and manage the disbursement process to ensure Service Providers are paid timely.

Manage Accounts Receivables processes, including receiving, safeguarding, deposit and recording of receipts and assisting in the Credit Management process, ensuring Customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms.

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

Book vendor invoicesPrepare and issue schedules of paymentsGenerate and deliver timely customer and vendor statements and perform timely reconciliationsBuild key relationships with vendors, customers, and internal staff to quickly resolve invoice issuesFile invoices, statements and any accounting related documents when necessaryEnsure communication with local branchesRevenue recovery and resolution of assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio through verbal and written communication with Commercial Customers, Sales, Billing and Account Management teamsProactively identify problem accounts and follow up via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues.Record receipts in accounting systems and allocate per the remittance advice.  Ensure no receipts remain unallocated at month end and provide support to the Banking/Treasury team for unidentified receiptsCash application of EFT, ACH, wire and check paymentsProvide up to date detailed collection notes listing actions on every past-due invoice in our accounting systemsMaintain a filing system in accordance with internal and local document retention policiesProduce Exception Reports for the Weekly AR Meeting per company AR Goals (Aging Analysis, No Bad Debt, 100% Collection within Terms, Credit & Limits and maintain meeting minutesAssist Accounting Manager with Credit tasks in line with the Global Credit PolicyAssist in Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits by preparing required information/documentation.Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride. Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments

Qualifications

Knowledge:

Expeditors’ Company Policies and ProceduresBasic Accounting Knowledge

Skills:

Strong MS Office Skills (Intermediate level Excel skills)Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer serviceEffective multi-level communication that produces strong relationshipsExcellent organizational and time management skills

Behaviors:

Professional appearance and attitudeReliable and accurateExcellent Attention to DetailTaking initiative and working in autonomySelf-reflecting and open to feedbackAdhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus

Please note, this opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance.