Company Description

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

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

15,000 trained professionals250+ locations worldwideFortune 500Globally unified systems

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Manage accounting, payables/receivables processes. Support in pricing needs.

Expeditors Core Competencies

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 with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

·      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.

·      Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

·      Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers.  Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

·      Culture:

Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary. 

·      Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Analyst Job-Specific Tasks and  Duties

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties that are completed on a regular basis by the employee.   

Accounting Exception Management:

Proactively monitors exception reports to identify problems on accounts, analyze exceptions and to effectively resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders, and by building partnership with operational teams. 

Payables:

Manages the accounts payables processes, including setting-up service provider accounts, receive, review, approve and records payables accurately and timely, as per Expeditors’ accounting policies. Manages the disbursement process to ensure service providers are paid accurately and timely.

Receivables:

Manages the accounts receivables process, including receiving, safeguarding, and recording customers’ receipts, as per Expeditors’ accounting policies. Assists in the credit management process to ensure customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms.

Steamship Line Payables:

Dispute, adjust, pay departments steamship line payables with our accounts payable team.. Using Carrier Statement Tool report to monitor proactively and timely payments..

Pricing:

Collaborate with Pricing team to ensure quotes and approvals are received and documented for all applicable shipments.

Vendor Expense Management:

Trend and analyze trucking vendors cost to drive down cost. Review consolidation opportunities are reviewed and shared with the team for lower net down of drayage cost.

Invoice Quality Management

Ensure invoices are billed accurately and timely. Monitor monthly tariff changes to ensure invoices are billed per tariffs keeping AIRRTS updated.

QualificationsGlobal logistics industry knowledgeGood computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)Fluent in English

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and VisionLife and Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Program

The pay range for this position is $21-$23.50/ hour.

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