Cost Control Specialist

Cost Control Specialist

MSC USA - Charleston

47,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

• Enters and controls invoices information into MSC proprietary IT system.
  
• Acts as a liaison between different departments within the accounting group.
  
• Takes documental and customer service responsibility for all invoices handled.
  
• Maintains efficient processes associated with invoice approvals.
  
• Follows-up on implementation of recommendations and improvements.
  
• Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with both internal and external customers.
  
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Analytical: intermediate
  
• Attention to detail: advanced
  
• Communication skills: intermediate
  
• Internal customer orientation: intermediate
  
• Dependability: advanced
  
• Negotiation: fundamental
  
• Organization skills: fundamental
  
• Proactivity: intermediate
  
• Problem solving: intermediate
  
• Team player: advanced
  
• English: advanced
  
• MS Office, especially MS Excel or Access, with the ability to learn new software: advanced

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Data analytics experience/knowledge
  
• Working knowledge of Power BI
  
• Programming experience, preferably Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum 1-2 years industry experience

• Lean six sigma certification

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

• Authorization to work in the U.S

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
  
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at US038-Humanresourcesusa@msc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.