Import/Export Finance Analyst

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! 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! Major Duties and Responsibilities: Finance process include but is not limited to: - Draft Payables - Centralized Ocean Payables - Provisions/Journals - Unbilled freight A/R - Accounts Receivable RMT Application - Revenue Recognition - Eliminate waste/rework, Promote and utilize productivity tools, Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements - Timely and accurate billing - Availability for end of month and first of month cut offs - Support in all new business is transitioned correctly, with rate schedules and credit set up - Support with quoting process as needed - Align with Accounting team to understand and promote financial policies standards and procedures  Weekly Activities : - Trending, analysis, and communication of OAE, District Excellence, and finance indicators - Timely discrepancy resolution - Work on discrepancy avoidance through root cause/Continuous improvement efforts - Support knowledge sharing and improve financial acumen for self and team through ongoing training on billing processes, GL codes, and other financial processes - Attend/Host calls within product/district - Improvement on quality and timely billing within product - Communicate progress to leadership - Maintain/update customer CDF updates and GL Lockdown list - Sending out client billing  Key Performance Indicators: - Zero write offs/bad debt Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable - Weekly notes on all discrepancies in designated tools showing active management - Improve financial acumen within product Knowledge: - Expeditors company policies and procedures knowledge - A good understanding of Expeditors’ products, services and systems - Knowledge of Expeditors financial policies and Accounting procedures - Stay informed of continuous industry updates provided by management for Accounting and BrokerageSkills: - Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results. - Highly organized - Good Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc.) and computer skills - Fluent in English - Ability to work under pressure - Multi-tasking, Obsessed with detail, and sense of prioritization Expeditors offers excellent benefits: - Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time - Health Plan: Medical - Life Insurance - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Training and Personnel Development Program - Growth opportunities within the company - Employee Referral Program Bonus