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 is to 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!

Tasks and Duties

•    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 products and branches 

•    Prepare documentation as required for external and internal audits

•    Contribute actively to Profit and Loss statement (PnL) preparation with the Accounting Manager for regional reporting submission

•    Control payroll and processing (back-up)

•    Control Single Provision and Revenue Recognition reports 

•    Supporting KPI compliance

Accounting Agent Job-Specific Performance Expectations

This section lists the core business-critical performance expectations applicable to all Accounting Agents, regardless of department or position, and should not be edited. Note that these expectations are found in employee’s My Personal Development Plan view (listed in the SKILLS tile) in the Professional Development Center. 

•    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

•    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 

Excellent written and oral Spanish  communication skills