Role details
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
Scope of
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations:
- Ensure smooth and timely Invoicing and payable process flow.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
- Ensure accurate and timely billing to our clients.
- Ensure clients receive invoices within 24hrs of invoicing.
- Ensure the following reports and accounting issues are handled timely and effectively:
- APD
- Credits
- Debits
- Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers through quick resolution of any payable issues.
- Build Relationships with vendors and internal Expeditors employees to insure timely payment and vendor satisfaction
- Maintain compliance with Expeditors internal procedures and external
requirements
in accordance with government regulations.
- Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve accounting efficiency and productivity
- Meet billing and accounting KPI standards in accordance with the Company's procedures
- Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
- Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
- Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
- Adhere to the company's 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Qualifications
, Experience and Education Requirements
- Knowledge of the Chicagoland area.
- Six months to one year related experience in Domestic operations.
- Operations/Industry Knowledge preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional attitude
- Great attitude and background based on compliments from customers and coworkers
- Strong MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
Additional Information
- 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
- 26 work from home days per year
- The position pays $20.00-$28.00 per hour based on education and experience
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.