Accounting Agent

Job Description

· Setup and maintain Service Provider account in exp.o GCI.

· Record payable header in exp.o Accounting system upon receipt and distribute to Internal Staff for allocation details.

· Review and submit payable detail in exp.o Accounting system, ensuring overhead expenses are allocated to the correct cost center, operational costs are matched against the appropriate provision.

· Verify Service Provider payables by reconciling to Service Provider Statements, ensure invoices are approved in time to meet established payment cycle.

· Schedule and prepare payments in exp.o Accounting system and the Banking system.

· Maintain a filing system in accordance to internal and local document retention policies (i.e. upload the invoice to the payable and the vendor statement to the payment in exp.o Accounting).

· Proactively identify problem accounts and follow up exceptions prior to submitting the payable via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues through building key relationships with Service Providers and Internal Staff.

· Assist in Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits by preparing required information/documentation.

· Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments.

· Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.

· Responsible for ensuring all of their accounts invoices are sent out timely.

· Follow on invoices and escalate as needed

· Communicate issues to billing departments and record clear collection notes.

Qualifications

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills

· The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

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