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 is to 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!

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Process payable invoices booking/ book vendor invoices.
• Process vendor payments after branch approval
• Match amounts in proprietary A/P system to vendor invoices
• Prepare and issue schedules of payments
• Update vendor statements
• Reconcile and resolve problem invoices
• Build key relationships with vendors in order to quickly resolve invoice issues
• File invoices, statements and any accounting related documents when necessary
• Be involved and suggest system / process improvements
• Periodically communicate department goals and expectations with the team to ensure buy-in and accountability
• Be a guide for the team - mentor direct reports
• Meet compliance at all times.
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into the department
• Play a supporting role on projects that improve productivity level per desk
• Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
• Ensure communication with local branches

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or BS Commerce major in Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Public Accounting and/or industry
• CPA is an advantage
• Good accounting knowledge:
  • At least years of experience in bookkeeping or general ledger functions.
  • Has knowledge in preparation of GL schedules, account reconciliation and is involved in year-end audit activities.
  • Handled accounts payable functions such as processing of payments to vendors, tax payments, etc. 
• Excellent organization skills and detailed-oriented
• Motivated self-starter and work with urgency
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active approach, strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical Insurance (including immediate dependent)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• With provision of 26 days Work-from-Home Set-up per year.