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.

Job Description

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 paymentEnsure proper and timely entry of invoices, expense reports, check requests, etc. into financial system, according to policies and proceduresPrepare batch checks runs, wire transfers and ACH transactionsEnsure service provider profiles are kept current and reflect corporate requirementsRespond to all service provider inquiriesReconcile vendor statements monthly and quarterly, research and correct discrepanciesResponsible for check research and stop payment requests as outlinedAccountable for check stock and check securityMonitor and resolve any outstanding escheat checksAssist with month end closing by notifying corporate of any reclassifications, accruals and recording of fixed assetsAssist with other projects as assigned to support Accounting DepartmentUnderstanding of Expeditors systems to easily navigate, resolve issues and perform outlined responsibilitiesDisplay willingness, without request, to aid and assist team members

* Local candidates *

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1-3 years accounts payable and general accounting experienceProficiency in Microsoft products including Word and ExcelStrong Excel skills, including report preparation, VLookUp, Pivot Table, and moreExcellent verbal and communication skillsDetail oriented, well organized self-starter with strong time management skillsAbility to multi-task and work independently or with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timelinessOpen to change and willing to learn new skillsSound understanding of accounting-related principles and relevant software

Reporting Structure:

Accounting Manager

Peer Positions:

Accounts Receivable Agent

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and VisionLife and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramExpected compensation $22.00 to $38.00 per hour. 

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