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Expeditors Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Agent in Hazelwood, Missouri
"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.
15,000 trained professionals
250+ locations worldwide
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems
Highly motivated and reliable person needed to support all aspects of our accounting department including accounts receivable and/or accounts payable. The ideal candidate for this position must have an intermediate level knowledge of MS Excel. Also required are excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels. Our work environment is team oriented and very fast paced; therefore, a strong candidate must have excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional attitude and attire that exemplifies the Expeditors culture.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform weekly customer contact on past due accounts in a high volume and fast paced environment
Provide up to date detailed collection notes listing actions on each invoice in the collection system
Review open accounts for collection efforts weekly with department manager
Proactively identify problem accounts or disputed invoices and follow up queries via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues through building key relationships with customers and internal staff
Assist with process improvements related to problematic accounts and work directly with manager for process resolution
Process credits and issue refunds to customers weekly
Review and audit of vendor invoices
Match amounts in proprietary A/P system to vendor invoices
Issue payments to vendors
Reconcile and resolve problem invoices and monthly vendor reconciliation
Build key relationships with vendors in order to quickly resolve invoice issues
Retrieve and research information as needed
Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
Strong analytical skills
Detail-oriented
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and through email
Intermediate level Microsoft Excel
10 Key by touch
We are not considering Visa sponsorship for this job and all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
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.