Accounting Agent - Accounts Payable

'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 15,000 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.

By focusing on our values and culture, we make our employees Expeditors' greatest competitive advantage in global supply chain services.

' You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you.'

Job Description

Job Description

• Perform entry level accounting functions such as A/P and Billing reconciliations
• Assist with Process improvements related to payables and receivables
• Work with Operations to resolve AP discrepancies in a timely manner
• Work in a team to reach department goals
• Work with vendors and suppliers regarding billing and payment process solutions/improvements
• Work with supervisor and manager to develop reporting/trending for said accounting job functions

Qualifications

Desired Skills &

Qualifications

• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Excellent administrative & organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
• Excellent people skills and a desire to work both with team members within the organization & with external customers on a daily basis.
• Excellent computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft office applications)
• A strong sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle high volume accounts without compromising work quality
• An analytical mindset focused on process improvement.
• Experience in Accounting, Logistics, or Finance.
• Understanding of accounting processes (Credit, GL, AR, AP)
• Aptitude for learning new software applications
• Experience with Windows, Outlook Email and Microsoft Office
• Proven background of excellent attendance

Additional Information

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time 
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Health, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance provided
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program