What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Agent position at Expeditors?
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
The ideal candidate for this position must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated while also taking direction from management. Also required are excellent oral/written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels. Our work environemnt is team oriented and very fast paced, therefore a strong candidate must have excellent organizational and time manaement skill in addition to a professional attitude that exemplities the Expeditors culuture.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable – Collection to all the branches customers
- Email, call or review online payment status of all invoices over approved terms.
- Deposit process completed for the remit team to post.
- Complete all requirements for all incoming wires/ACH payments for the remit team to post.
- Reconcile and resolve problem invoices.
- Build key relationships with customers – A/P dept to quickly resolve invoice issues.
- Complete weekly invoice recaps for various customers
- Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
- Ensure communication with local branches
Qualifications
- Bachelor or associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Good accounting knowledge
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Pro-active approach, strong organizational skills
- Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
- Fluent in English
Additional Information
Expected base salary: $21/hr. to $24/hr.
*Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase (ESPP)
- Health Plan: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounting (DC FSA)
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.
Salary : $21 - $24
