Company DescriptionAs a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 16,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 329 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customize solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding or air or ocean freight. Customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-define transportation. Order and risk management, warehousing. distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.Job DescriptionTo assist the Accounting Manager in routine accounting operations to ensure delivery of quality accounting services in accordance with the Department's requirements.Routine tasks and expertise that typically would apply or be needed during the process:
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
Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
Write with pencil/pen/marker
Functions performed primarily while seated at desk
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 (Hyperion Financial Management is a plus)
Excellent written and oral English communication skills
QualificationsWHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
Exceptional Customer Service: Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding, and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).
Job Execution: Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.
Reliability: Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.
Collaboration: Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.
Communication: Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers, and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails, and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.
Culture: Exhibits and promotes the company's 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Personal Growth and Development: Participates in training within the company's guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.
Timely and Accurate Accounting Processing: Depending on the role, one or both of the below may apply to the accounting clerk. Payables: Manages the accounts payables processes, including setting up service provider accounts, receive, review, approve and records payables accurately and timely, as per Expeditors' accounting policies. Manages the disbursement process to ensure service providers are paid accurately and timely. Receivables: Manages the accounts receivables process, including receiving, safeguarding, and recording customers' receipts, as per Expeditors' accounting policies. Assists in the credit management process to ensure customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms.
Accounting Exception Management: Proactively monitors exception reports to identify problems on accounts, analyze exceptions and to effectively resolve issues with internal and external
