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!

DESCRIPTION:

To lead AR Team in achieving AR KPI which includes maintaining 100% AR balance within terms or at least maintaining 3% bad debts % over total AR, lead system enhancement relative to AR processes and ensure that cash inflows from AR collections are accounted for.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Receivable:

• Perform collection follow-up with customers regarding outstanding invoices including related withholding tax certificate
• Ensure to achieve required collection follow-up via call or email count per week
• Reconcile customer balances and provides timely feedback regarding results of reconciliation
• Monitors & checks collection reports, posting of receipts, etc.
• Review and facilitate approval for BCR (Branch Credit Requests) including periodic review/updates
• Prepares monthly AR KPI status report
• Monitors and discuss overall AR KPI during periodic huddle
• Handle first level escalation as discussed by AR collectors/Team
• Perform appropriate escalation to Operations, Sales and Account Management Teams for any unresolved concerns affecting billing and collection cycles.

Payroll:

• Prepare and review data for monthly and annual tax filing relative to payroll General Accounting:

General Accounting

• Ensure and carry-out general accounting functions GL recon, Period Closing activities, etc.
• Assists Country Controller for the completion of audits such as BIR audit, Year-end statutory audit, Central Headquarters (CHQ) Audit
• Ensure timely preparation, review and analysis of GL account reconciliation • Ensure team’s output are carried out properly and timely

Compliance:

• Review company internal controls, specifically the Financial Process Control Documentation.
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.

Culture:

• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary. Systems:
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Set the tone of this environment within your department.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
• Fluent in English
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.
• Proven leadership attitude and skills
• Ability to drive through change.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Accounting, Product, Sales, Account Management and Legal
• Report writing and Analytical skills.

Behaviors:

• Emotional resilience
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
• Proven leadership attitude and background
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Reliable and accurate
• Being supportive of change
• Taking initiative and working in autonomy
• Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times
• Being approachable and proactive

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Training Requirements:

• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

Education and Experience:

• 5 + years of accounting specific qualification for overall AR functions, GL and taxation

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical Insurance (including immediate dependent)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• With provision of 26 days Work-from-Home Set-up per year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.