Accounting Agent Job at Expeditors International in Washington

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!

Job Description

Tasks and Duties

• Match amounts in proprietary A/P system to vendor invoices
• Prepare and issue schedules of payments
• 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
• Manage bank reconciliations on a Daily, Weekly and monthly basis.
• Support assistant controller with exception reports to identify and resolve various accounting issues
• Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
• Ensure communication with local branches

Physical Demands

• 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

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Expeditors Key Performance Expectations

• 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.

• 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.

• Communication: Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally.

• Culture: Exhibits and promotes the company’s cultural attributes.

• Personal Growth and Development: Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year.

Accounting Agent Job-Specific Performance Expectations

• Timely and Accurate Accounting Processing: Manages the accounts payables processes, including setting up service provider accounts, receive, review, approve and records payables accurately and timely.

• Accounting Exception Management: Proactively monitors exception reports to identify problems on accounts, analyze exceptions and to effectively resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 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 detail-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)
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to accept and implement change as it occurs
• Strive for continuous improvement – create best practices