Company Description
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job Description
Expeditors International (Puerto Rico), Inc. is hiring for an Accountant. The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (filings/audits) and corporate requirements (month-end submissions and quality of financial statements).
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of a combination of general accounting, governmental compliance (monthly and annual filings) and audit/review. We are looking for a professional who enjoys learning and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate should have a willingness to grow and very strong work ethics. The candidate must have proven experience in implementing changes and developing efficiencies for his/her job and team, as well as previous experience in a multinational public company environment.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Accounting required
- Fully bilingual (Spanish/ English) - the interview(s) will be conducted in English.
- Five+ years of a combination of general accounting, analysis, tax compliance (monthly and annual tax filings) and audit
- Strong analytical skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience/success in corporate environment.
- Outstanding communication/presentation skills
Benefits
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company