Accounting Specialist
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
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors :
Expeditors' Company Policies and ProceduresAccounting and Finance knowledgeKnowledge in Local Tax LawsGlobal Logistics Industry knowledge SkillsProficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot TablesStrong 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 LegalReport writing and Analytical skills.Expeditors offers excellent benefits :
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan : MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the company