Customs Brokerage Accounting Agent

Responsible for ensuring accuracy and validity of accounting transactions in a timely manner in support of the Brokerage and FTZ Department. The position will require someone that is detail oriented and self sufficient to ensure constant review / audit of pending AP and AR transaction and follow up as necessary. Extended support during month end will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Accounts Payable :

Perform checking and validation of payment requests and ensures accurate recording and approval in exp.o accounting system

Checks and validates cost provisions and any (under) and over provisions are resolved timely or have notes with consistent follow up

Perform appropriate escalation for any unresolved concerns affecting accounts payable specially related to closing out month end

Ensure timely payment of Customs bills including duties additional payments or fines & penalties

Accounts Receivable / Collections :

Perform routine checks of the draft payables and ensure timely billings and approval in exp.o accounting system

Ensure all files billed contain the necessary backup at the time of billing

Maintain customer accounting contacts along with escalation contacts

Consistently follow up and provide proactive updates to accounting on pending invoices / payments

General Accounting :

Ensure current quotes are on file and within SOP and matching rate shells are in place

Ensure all new customers have quotes on file prior to the processing of the initial shipment.

Be involved and suggest system / process improvements.

Set the tone of this environment within your department

Qualifications :

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS :

Expeditors Company Policies and Procedures

Accounting and Finance knowledge

Knowledge in Local Tax Laws

Global Logistics Industry knowledge Skills

Proficient in MS Office including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables

Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.

Can communicate in different level of organization (e.g. regional counterparts).

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.

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits :

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan : Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Account Payable,Invoicing,Journal Entry,Data Entry,Accounting & Finance,Tax Returns,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Microsoft Excel,Reporting,Payroll,Financial statement,Account Receivable,ACCA,CPA

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1