Accounting Agent Job at Expeditors in Morrisville

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 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Manage Accounts Receivables processes, including receiving, safeguarding, deposit and recording of receipts and assisting in the Credit Management process, ensuring Customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage Accounts Payables processes, including setting up Service Provider accounts, receive, review, verify, approve and record payables and manage the disbursement process to ensure Service Providers are paid timely. Manage Accounts Receivables processes, including receiving, safeguarding, deposit and recording of receipts and assisting in the Credit Management process, ensuring Customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms. To assist the Accounting Manager in routine accounting operations to ensure delivery of quality accounting services in accordance with the Department’s requirements. Prepare and issue schedules of payments Generate and deliver timely customer and vendor statementsand perform timely reconciliations Build key relationships with vendors, customers, and internal staff to quickly resolve invoice issues File invoices, statements and any accounting related documents when necessary Ensure communication with local branches Revenue recovery and resolution of assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio through verbal and written communication with Commercial Customers, Sales, Billing and Account Management teams Proactively identify problem accounts and follow up via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues. Record receipts in accountingsystems and allocate per the remittance advice. Ensure no receipts remain unallocated at month end and provide support to the Banking/Treasury team for unidentified receipts Cash application of EFT, ACH, wire and check payments Provide up to date detailed collection notes listing actions on every past-due invoice in our accounting systems Maintain a filing system in accordance with internal and local document retention policies Produce Exception Reports for the Weekly AR Meeting per company AR Goals (Aging Analysis, No Bad Debt, 100% Collection within Terms, Credit & Limits and maintain meeting minutes Assist Accounting Manager with Credit tasks in line with the Global Credit Policy Assist in Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits by preparing required information/documentation. Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride. Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments Qualifications Knowledge: Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures Basic Accounting Knowledge Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer service Effective multi-level communication that produces strong relationships Excellent organizational and time management skills Behaviors: Professional appearance and attitude Reliable and accurate Excellent Attention to Detail Taking initiative and working in autonomy Self-reflecting and open to feedback Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary. 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 Employee Referral Program Bonus Please note, this opportunitydoes notsponsor work visas and hasnorelocation assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr