Accounting Agent - Umm Al Quwain

Job description / Role

Audit & Accountancy

Company description

"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" - Peter Rose, Expeditors founder

Global 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.

Globally unified systems

Job description

• 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
• Monitor and manage accounts for the timely collection of all open invoices
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relations with customers, payment centers and the internal network
• Review data to identify A/R risk, unresolved payment issues, gaps in internal and external processes, and payment trends
• Proactively identify challenges in our credit and collections process and assist the network in developing action plans to improve

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; advanced degree or certification preferred
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Technically proficient with strong accounting, analytical, financial modeling, and research skills
• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented
• Motivated self-starter and able to work with urgency
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Proficient in MS Office applications (specifically Excel), and financial query tools
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills

Additional information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Training and personnel development program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee referral program bonus

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