Accounts Payable Clerk
Job Description
Job title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Company: Expeditors
Job description: Company Description“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderGlobal supply chain management is what we do, but 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.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job DescriptionTo assist the Accounting Manager in routine accounting operations to ensure delivery of quality accounting services in accordance with the Department’s requirements.Tasks and Duties.
- Book vendor invoices
- 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
- Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
- Ensure communication with local branches
- Manages functions like maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, ad hoc accounting projects
- Ensures that systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company policies while functioning with accuracy and timeliness
- Timely and accurate communication
The successful applicant will be working closely with the Accounting and Operational teams.Behaviours
- Good team player
- Ability to deal with pressure
- Self-reflecting and open to feedback
- Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
- Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Reliable and accurate
- Being supportive of change
- Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times
- Being approachable and proactive
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
Expeditors Key Performance Expectations
This section lists the core business-critical performance expectations applicable to all Expeditors employees, regardless of position, and should not be edited. Note that these expectations are found in employee’s My Development Plan view (listed in the SKILLS tile) and in the employee’s performance evaluation in the Professional Development Center.
- Exceptional Customer Service:
Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).
- Job Execution:
Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.
- Reliability:
Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.
- Collaboration:
Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.
- Communication:
Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors’ standards.
- Culture:
Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
- Personal Growth and Development:
Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.Accounting Agent Job-Specific Performance Expectations
- Timely and Accurate Accounting Processing
Depending on the role, one or both of the below may apply to the accounting clerk. Payables: Manages the accounts payables processes, including setting up service provider accounts, receive, review, approve and records payables accurately and timely, as per Expeditors’ accounting policies. Manages the disbursement process to ensure service providers are paid accurately and timely. Receivables: Manages the accounts receivables process, including receiving, safeguarding, and recording customers’ receipts, as per Expeditors’ accounting policies. Assists in the credit management process to ensure customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms.
- Accounting Exception Management
Proactively monitors exception reports to identify problems on accounts, analyse exceptions and to effectively resolve issues with internal and externalQualifications
- Minimum two years of relevant experience in Public Accounting and/or industry desired but not essential
- Technically proficient and have strong accounting, analytical, financial modeling, and research skills
- Excellent organization skills and detailed-oriented
- Motivated self-starter and work with urgency
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficient in MS Office applications (specifically Excel), and financial query tools (Hyperion Financial Management is a plus)
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills
Additional InformationExpeditors offers excellent benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Programme
