Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Scope of Position:
Monitors invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments and the implementation of correct procedures of Expeditors’ expenses.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all service provider invoices for appropriate documentation, provisions and approval prior to payment
• Ensure proper and timely entry of invoices, expense reports, check requests, etc. into financial system, according to policies and procedures
• Prepare batch checks runs, wire transfers and ACH transactions
• Ensure service provider profiles are kept current and reflect corporate requirements
• Respond to all service provider inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly and quarterly, research and correct discrepancies
• Responsible for check research and stop payment requests as outlined
• Accountable for check stock and check security
• Monitor and resolve any outstanding escheat checks
• Assist with month end closing by notifying corporate of any reclassifications, accruals and recording of fixed assets
• Assist with other projects as assigned to support Accounting Department
• Understanding of Expeditors systems to easily navigate, resolve issues and perform outlined responsibilities
• Display willingness, without request, to aid and assist team members

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years accounts payable and general accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Word and Excel
• Strong Excel skills, including report preparation, VLookUp, Pivot Table, and more
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Detail oriented, well organized self-starter with strong time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Open to change and willing to learn new skills
• Sound understanding of accounting-related principles and relevant software

Reporting Structure:

• Accounting Manager

Peer Positions:

• Accounts Receivable Agent

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Expected compensation $22.00 to $38.00 per hour. 

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

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