Job 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!

Manage Accounts Payables processes, including setting up Service Provider accounts, receive, review, verify, approve and record payables and manage the disbursement process to ensure Service Providers are paid timely.

Manage Accounts Receivables processes, including receiving, safeguarding, deposit and recording of receipts and assisting in the Credit Management process, ensuring Customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms.

To assist the Accounting Manager in routine accounting operations to ensure delivery of quality accounting services in accordance with the Department’s requirements.

· 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

Physical Demands

This section lists physical demands required of this job and may be edited to the specific job role.

· Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.

· Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

Qualifications

This section lists desired qualifications for the job and may be edited to the specific job role.

· 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

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Social Security (SGK)
• Life Insurance (effective after a 3-month probation period)
• Private Health Insurance (effective after a 3-month probation period)
• Lunch provided at facilities
• Access to Training & Development Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Company Benefit Platform
• Growth opportunities within the company